BE
A PART OF THE ACTION
Since its creation
by Congress in 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has served as
the civilian, non-military, uniformed component of the Coast Guard.
Today, the
27,000 volunteer members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are active
on the waterways and classrooms in over 2,000 cities and towns across
the nation.
Each year,
Auxiliarists (folks just like you) save almost 500 lives, assist some
25,000 vessels in distress, conduct more than 290,000 courtesy examinations
of recreational vessels, and teach over 500,000 students in boating
courses. The results of these efforts have helped save the taxpayer
many millions of dollars.
Auxiliarists
receive valuable training in seamanship and related skills, and enjoy
the sense of confidence of knowing that they are better men and women
like you.
If you feel
strongly about the rewards you can get from serving your community
while enjoying boating, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is the right place
for you! The Auxiliary is open to men and women, 17 years or older,
who are U.S. citizens and possess the necessary qualifications.
FELLOWSHIP
is the hallmark of all these activities -- enjoying the good company
of other boaters at meetings and training sessions, on patrols and
Auxiliary missions, and at ceremonies and social events.
