Sixty-Sixth Year Of Service

June 23, 2005 marked the Auxiliary's sixty-sixth year of service to the Coast Guard and the nation.  Today the Auxiliary plays a larger role than at any other time in history.  Auxiliary members help ensure the safety and security of our nation by conducting Marine Safety and Security Patrols, serving as foreign language Interpreters, educating the recreational boating public on safety, and supporting many other USCG operational and administrative missions  -   click here for additional information.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary (CGAUX):

• is a volunteer civilian, non-military component of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) whose primary purpose is to assist with Coast Guard civilian missions

• has its roots, traditions, and code of behavior built on US Coast Guard Core Values & Creed - Honor, Respect & Devotion To Duty

• structure and administrative policies can only be made or changed by Coast Guard Commandant and National Governing Board 

• is prohibited from getting involved in Direct Law Enforcement and Military Actions by Federal statute (Title 14 U.S. Code Chapter 23)

• must abide by all rules, regulations, policies, and laws established by parent Federal and State agencies

The Auxiliary's nearly 40,000 members who come from all different ethnic backgrounds, races, religions, and walks of life are dedicated to improving recreational boating safety, protecting our waterways and preserving our environment.  This diverse membership creates the strength, depth, and  flexibility to effectively deal with a variety of missions and activities.  During 2007, the Auxiliary delivered over 1.5 million hours of service that included conducting 13,946 vessel and 283 commercial fishing vessel safety checks, 7,286 Marine Dealer visits, 2,396 public education classes, 936 public affairs appearances, 792 CG Administrative Support, 124 CG Recruiting, and 2,754 CG operational support missions,  4,366 on-the-water patrols, 305 Search and Rescue support missions and saved 25 lives. 

Auxiliary membership provides tangible and intangible benefits.  The CGAUX, USCG, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are strongly committed to diversity ( see USCG Diversity Webpage), life-long learning, and individual member development.  All three organizations strive to create and maintain a positive environment where the capabilities, differences, and similarities of all members are recognized, understood, and valued.  All members are encouraged to maximize their contributions by participating in Auxiliary missions and activities to the fullest extent possible and are freely provided the support they need to achieve their maximum potential.  Thus, ongoing member education and training are an important part of membership.  

When you become an Auxiliary member, you agree to:

• accept the responsibility and obligation to conduct yourself in a gentlemanly, professional, and responsible manner when wearing the Auxiliary Uniform or conducting Auxiliary business

• serve to the best of your abilities and as time and circumstances permit

The Auxiliary uniform is an important symbol of your membership and should be worn with pride.  It is similar to the Coast Guard uniform and should be worn anytime you are representing the Auxiliary or Coast Guard.  Yearly membership dues help to support Auxiliary activities at all organization levels and are tax deductible.  The dues collected from members are divided into four parts - Flotilla, Division, District and National.