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Why Join?
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What is the Coast Guard Auxiliary?
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Guard Auxiliary has served as the civilian, non-military component of
the Coast Guard. Today, the 33,000 volunteer men and women 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 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 save
taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars every year. |
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 Career Counseling, Marine
Environmental Protection and safety, 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 AND 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. |
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