Flotilla 5-2 Volunteer for the Auxiliary

Volunteer to Make a Difference!

Each Year
Coast Guard Auxiliarists
(folks just like you)

Save almost 400 lives
Fly 2,000 air patrols
Operate over 2,300 radio stations
Assist over 11,000 boaters in distress
Conduct 25,000 safety patrols
Perform over 100,000 courtesy marine exams
Educate over 500,000 students in boating safety classes
Train over 45,000 hours to develop personal skills

Be A Better Boater!

Who We Are

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian, non-military component of the Coast Guard team, created by an act of Congress in 1939. The Auxiliary directly supports the Coast Guard in all of its missions except military and law enforcement actions.

Recreational boaters in the United States is growing rapidly. To help make boating safer for all, the Auxiliary needs more quality members, people like you! U.S. citizens 17 yrs. of age and older can join.

Benefits of Membership

Members are eligible to receive the world's finest on-the-water training. Advanced training courses in Navigation, Seamanship, Communications, Weather, Patrols, and Search & Rescue are available as well as courses from the Coast Guard Institute. Other benefits include the Coast Guard Credit Union and Exchanges plus insurance coverage.

The pride of wearing the Auxiliary uniform is amplified by the Auxiliary awards system. Your efforts will be recognized and rewarded. Fun, fellowship and service are trademarks of the Auxiliary!

Learn With The Best!

What We Do

Over 34,000 volunteer Auxiliarists, nation-wide, actively patrol our waterways and regularly meet with the boating public at marinas and in classrooms.

Auxiliarists also serve side-by-side with active duty members of the Coast Guard team at their stations and in times of disaster.

Be A Part Of The Action

Choose From Many Exciting Opportunities

Public Education - teaching courses on boating safety, navigation, and seamanship to recreational boaters of all ages.
Vessel Safety Checks - giving free safety checks to recreational and commercial fishing vessels.
Operations - providing boaters and the Coast Guard helpful information and emergency assistance.
Marine Environment Protection - promoting clean waterways through marine pollution awareness programs that help to recognize, protect and assess the environment.
Recruiting - building a stronger Coast Guard team through promoting awareness of career opportunities for service.
Administrative Support - assisting the Coast Guard in areas such as computer operations, radio watchstanding, publications and public affairs.

Fun And Fellowship

Good, old fashioned hospitality is an Auxiliary tradition. It is apparent during every training session, meeting and mission we undertake.

Our dedicatin to boating safety provides a congenial atmosphere for getting together to exchange boating experiences. You'll find a special camaraderie among Auxiliarists. We make long lasting, meaningful relationships.

Knowing that you belong to a special group of people and directly participate in helping to save lives gives your Auxiliary membership a special meaning.

FOR A FREE PROSPECTIVE MEMBERSHIP
BOOKLET AND INFORMATION CALL:

The Coast Guard Customer Infoline
1-800-368-5647
CG Auxiliary Toll-Free Membership Number
1-877-875-6296
Contact us at our Website
http://a0530502.uscgaux.info/

Volunteer To Make A Difference

Join The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Serve With Us!

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Please send me a Prospective Membership Booklet and have a member from Flotilla 52 get in touch with me. I understand that I am not obligated in any way.

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