ALCOAST 260/25 - JUN 2025 RESUMPTION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDS PROGRAM

R 061726Z JUN 25 MID120001989709U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 260/25
SSIC 5350
SUBJ: RESUMPTION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDS PROGRAM
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 061630Z FEB 25/ALCOAST 052/25
B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 141414Z JAN 25/ALCOAST 013/25
C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 161614Z JAN 25/ALCOAST 019/25
D. U.S. Coast Guard Civil Rights Manual, COMDTINST 5350.4E
E. Executive Order of January 20, 2025: Ending Radical and Wasteful
Government DEI Programs and Preferencing (EO 14151)
F. Executive Order of January 20, 2025: Defending Women from Gender
Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal
Government (EO 14168)
G. Executive Order of January 21, 2025: Ending Illegal
Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (EO 14173)
H. OPM Memo of January 21, 2025: Initial Guidance Regarding
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Executive Orders
1. REF (A) announced the rescission of the United States Coast Guard
(USCG) Civil Rights Awards solicitations in REFs (B) and (C) to
allow for a review of the program requirements in REF (D) and ensure
alignment with REFs (E) through (H).
2. The programmatic review of the Civil Rights Awards Program is
complete, and REF (D) has been updated to reflect the resulting
changes. The Coast Guard remains committed to recognizing and
celebrating the outstanding contributions of our personnel. Award
programs are a powerful way to reinforce our core values, boost
morale, and highlight the dedication and professionalism of our
workforce. REF (D) can be accessed at:
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https://media.defense.gov/2025/Mar/05/2003656064/-1/-1/0/CIM_5350_4E.PDF

3. Each award within the Coast Guard Civil Rights Awards Program and
its associated details, including background, eligibility criteria,
performance period, and nomination process will be announced at
future dates via ALCOAST.
4. For any questions regarding the Civil Rights Awards program,
please reach out to Mr. Samuel McIntyre, Civil Rights Awards Program
Manager, at Samuel.J.McIntyre@uscg.mil.
5. Mr. Scott Lanum, Acting Civil Rights Director (CG-00H), sends.
6. Internet release is authorized.