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 Historically, the primary missions of the Coast Guard Auxiliary has been to provide free Vessel Safety Checks, boater education and US Coast Guard operations supplement. These three missions, together with Fellowship the "glue" which held these missions and its members together, are known as the "Four Cornerstones" of the Auxiliary. In the current era, the Auxiliary's Four Cornerstones have become Member Services, Operations, Marine Safety, Recreational Boating Safety and Fellowship.

However the Auxiliary is more than recreational boating safety; we regularly serve alongside our active-duty shipmates serving as communications watch-standers, un-inspected passenger vessel inspectors, training resources for air and sea operations, numerous duties related to environmental protection and homeland security, and even as chefs! In fact, there are nearly two dozen "qualifications" open to Auxiliary members willing to put in the time and training.

Flotilla 5-1 is proud to be part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and continues to support the community and the United States Coast Guard.

Membership in the Auxiliary is open to US Citizens 17 years of age and older. We are organized into 16 districts nationwide, comprised of 171 divisions with approximately 980 flotillas. No matter where you live, there is a flotilla near you.  To join Flotilla 5-1, or the Coast Guard Auxiliary, please use menu item "Join Flotilla 5-1". We will be happy to assist you.

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