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   It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to ensure that all citizens, regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, age, religion, or physical or mental disability, have an equal opportunity to
become a volunteer of this organization. It is, after all, part of our mission to become
the premier volunteer organization of choice.

   The NACO Three Star Award for Excellence in Diversity is an annual award intended to recognize Flotillas and Divisions for distinction in managing and valuing diversity. Units competing for the award must complete a minimum of four action items in each goal category as defined in the program description below.