Join the AUXILIARY
Since its creation by
Congress in 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (the Auxiliary)
has served as the civilian, non-military component of the Coast
Guard. Today, the 30,000 volunteer men and women of the
Auxiliary are active on the waterways and classrooms in over
2,000 cities and towns across the nation.
Each year, Auxiliarists
save almost 500 lives, assist some 15,000 boaters in distress,
conduct more than 150,000 courtesy safety examinations of
recreational vessels, and teach over 500,000 students in boating
and water safety courses. The results of these efforts saves
taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars every year.
So you want to help America ...the USCG Auxiliary is
more than just boats...
WHY JOIN THE
AUXILIARY?
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Be Part of
the Action & Help Save Lives
 Since the recreational boating population in the United
States is growing rapidly, the Coast Guard Auxiliary needs a
few good men and women like you. As an Auxiliarist, you will
have the opportunity to select and participate in one or
more of the Auxiliary's major programs. If you feel strongly
about the rewards you can get from serving your community,
the Coast Guard Auxiliary is the right place for you! Either
through on- water Operations, the Auxiliary's Public
Education Program, Courtesy Examination Program, Radio
Watchstander, Coast Guard Recruiting, Marine Environmental
Protection or Coast Guard Administration.
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Increase
Your Skills
The Auxiliary and the Coast Guard provide specialized
training on all aspects of boating, as well as leadership
and administration. Auxiliarists receive valuable training
in seamanship and related skills, and enjoy the sense of
confidence of knowing that they are better and safer
boaters.
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Support
the Coast Guard
Auxiliarists provide direct operational and
administrative support to many local Coast Guard units. You
can wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform and become part
of Team Coast Guard. When you qualify through training, you
can take part in Search and Rescue operations, stand radio
watch at the Coast Guard Station, work with the Marine
Safety Office on pollution matters or work in the Recruiting
Office.
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Service to
Your Community
Auxiliarists aren't paid with money, but with
satisfaction. We furnish and maintain our own equipment and
can choose to participate at a level tailored to our
individual capabilities. We provide boating safety classes
for youth and adults and examine recreational vessel for
safety equipment to ensure that our neighbors will be safe
on the waterways.
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Enjoy Fun
& Fellowship
 In all activities, enjoy fellowship - the good
company of other Auxiliarists at meetings and training
sessions, on patrols and other missions, and at ceremonies
and social events. One of he Auxiliary's trademarks is good
old-fashioned hospitality. Friends, neighbors and interested
members of the public are always welcome to attend one of
our flotilla meetings. In addition, dedication to boating
safety provides the atmosphere for getting together to swap
boating experiences and participate in cruises and
rendezvous. You'll find a special camaraderie among
Auxiliarists that's hard to beat. There's time to relax and
have fun at Auxiliary outings, training sessions, patrols,
CMEs, classes, and conferences. Auxiliarists make lasting,
meaningful friendships. Knowing that you belong to a special
group of people and directly participate in helping save
lives gives your Auxiliary membership a special meaning.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING
THE AUXILIARY
Please feel free to
contact us either by telephone or via online form below. Your
inquiry will be forwarded to an Auxiliary member who lives in
your general area for follow-up.
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