Welcome to U. S. Coast Guard  Auxiliary District Heartland Coastal                 

 "Florida to New Mexico"   We are the "Guardians of the Gulf"

The Heartland Coastal District encompasses over 543,000 square miles for the Gulf of America coastal and far inland areas in the panhandle of Florida, Western Georgia and the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and New Mexico.  We are the "Guardians of the Gulf" and inland, home to over 1,100 Coast Guard Auxiliarists. 

We work shoulder to shoulder in Team Coast Guard on the water, in the air and on land, conducting Surface (Boat) missions, Air missions, examining Recreational vessels, examining Commercial vessels, educating in Boating Safety, augmenting Marine Security and Environmental Protection efforts and more.  We directly educate the boating public in the classroom, on the internet, at public events and during dock-walks. We also work behind the scenes in many ways for our citizens, communities and nation.  It is an honor to volunteer our time and talents in Team Coast Guard.

Proud Traditions, Worthy Missions. Our varied mission sets offer rewarding and meaningful volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Training is provided to become certified for Boat (surface) Coxswains and Crew, Air Pilots and Crew, Boating Safety Education Instructors, Vessel Examiners, Watchstanders, Pollution Investigation, Port Security, Emergency Management, Cybersecurity, Culinary, Healthcare, Chaplain Corps and many other specialties within the U S Coast Guard.

If you are interested in working for the safety and security of our citizens and our nation, ask yourself two key questions.  1) Do I have the commitment to apply myself to often-challenging specialty training and recurrency, with oral board and written examinations? 2) Will I then actually volunteer my time to the world's most unique volunteer maritime organization?

If you honestly will make these commitments, then the U S Coast Guard Auxiliary is for you. Membership is open to U S citizens 17 years of age or older. There are no age limits to membership. You will develop lifelong colleagues and friendships through your efforts with us.  And you will enjoy the benefits and honor of serving, direct and indirect, in so many ways.

For membership and opportunities in the USCGAux, please go to the Join the Auxiliary link at the upper left column of this homepage.  Or directly contact your local Flotilla by clicking on the Divisions and Flotillas link, upper left column of this homepage. 

We are Semper Paratus "Always Ready" and we are Born Ready as the USCG Auxiliary

                   Enjoy Our Video of the USCGAux in Action! 

                    Click: Born Ready, The USCG Auxiliary

          DTRAIN 2025 OFFICIAL MASTER SCHEDULE

 The latest approved official Master Schedule is always available here by DCOS. 

Force Design 2028

 Force Design 2028 (FD28) is the comprehensive strategy that will guide the direction of the Coast Guard’s future. As defined by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, FD28 is the bold blueprint needed to urgently fix Coast Guard deficiencies, run Coast Guard operations, make lasting transformational change, and grow Coast Guard capacity and capability.

                                              2 Documents to Read. Link is below.

                                          Force Design 2028 Executive Summary

                               Force Design 2028 Execution Plan Summary (28Jul2025) 

 https://www.uscg.mil/leadership/commandants-initiatives/forcedesign2028/

Latest Edition of "Behind The 8th" Member News Publication

District Commodore's Philosophy

 DISTRICT HEARTLAND COASTAL COMMODORE’S PHILOSOPHY 2 Aug 2025

Interactive USCG Auxiliary Uniform Guide

  We properly wear our informs in full compliance as we conduct our many missions. 

D8CR-Operational Plan