The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian, uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard, as well as the lead volunteer force in the Department of Homeland Security.  Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941.  The 31,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands of hours in support of the Coast Guard  and Maritime Domain Awareness missions, such as Search & Rescue, Public Education, Marine Environmental Protection.

The Auxiliary is looking for a diversity of dedicated people who are interested in recreational boating safety and assisting the Coast Guard as Auxiliary members.  Facility (boat, airplane, radio) ownership is not required to become an Auxiliarist.  We need you to contribute your time and effort.  Your special and professional skills are useful to the Coast Guard and Auxiliary.

Look us over, ask us questions, and if you like what you have learned, consider joining the Auxiliary and becoming a valued member of the Coast Guard family. Visit us at nws.cgaux.org.