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 The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed, all-volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. The Auxiliary was created by an Act of Congress in 1939, and has grown to over 32,000 members who daily support the Coast Guard in all its non-military, and non-law-enforcement missions. We have members and units in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.Auxiliary members conduct safety patrols on local waterways, assist in Search and Rescue, teach boating safety classes, conduct free vessel safety checks for the public, provide boating safety literature to dealers, as well as many other activities related to recreational boating safety.The Coast Guard considers the Auxiliary its primary resource for recreational boating safety outreach and prevention (see the message "From the Commandant"), and each Coast Guard district around the nation has established a senior officer and staff to provide tight liaison and coordination between the active-duty Coast Guard and the various Auxiliary units in that district. And in many inland portions of the country, where the majority of U.S. recreational boating occurs on lakes and rivers, the Auxiliary is the sole Coast Guard presence!

The Fifth Southern District regulatory patrols on the Chesapeake, Potomac and even portions of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Auxiliary is more than recreational boating safety; we regularly serve alongside our active-duty shipmates serving as communications watchstanders,uninspected passenger vessel inspectors,training resources for air and sea operations, numerous duties related to environmental protection and homeland security, and even as chefs!  The Auxiliary Follows the motto of Semper Paratus(Always Ready) Flotilla 054-24-01's motto is  Semper Vigilavit(Always Vigilant).                                                                    

 


The Coast Guard Auxiliary Core Values:

Honor - Integrity is our standard

Respect - We value our diverse membership

Devotion to Duty - We are volunteers who seek responsibility, accept accountability, and are committed to the successful achievement of our organizational goals.


The Four Cornerstones of the Auxiliary:

1. Member Services

2. Recreational Boating Safety

3. Operations and Marine Safety

4. Fellowship


The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard:

  • To promote safety and to effect search and rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters;
  • To promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts;
  • To foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts through safe boating classes;
  • To facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard; and
  • To work as a "Team."

Congratulations Flotilla 24-01:

1st Place out of 82 flotillas in the district for total hours spent on Marine Safety

4th Place out of 82 flotillas in the district for total hours spent on Marine Environmental Protection

Silver Level Winner (greater than 4,000 hours)- Total Hours ContributedPer  during 2015

Gold Level Winner (greater than 100 hours) - Average Hours Contributed Member during 2015

83.9% BQ attainment as of 01 FEB 2016-Only 5 members away from 100% BQ!

 

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Proudly serving the community for over 55 years!

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Where do we meet?

WHEATON AMERICAN LEGION, POST #268 (Basement Conference Room) 11225 Fern  Street, Wheaton, Maryland 20902

When do we meet?
The Third (3rd) Wednesday of each month from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Flotilla Commander

Barbara Thawley - thawb@aol.com (301) 996-1383

Vice Flotilla Commander

Carrie Blazek - mcblaze52@verizon.net