What Does The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Do?
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary does everything that the Active Duty U.S. Coast Guard does, except Military Operations and Law Enforcement! While we are all volunteers and we do not get paid, we do save lives and serve our country!
·Water and Air Patrols
·Search and Rescue Operations
·Support Department of Homeland Security
·Waterway Watch Program
- Border Protection
·Assist in Disaster Relief Operations
·Stand Radio Watch at Coast Guard Stations (after training)
·Serve aboard USCG Surface and Air Vessels
·Teach Public Education and Boating Safety Courses
·Conduct Free Vessel Safety Exams
·Provide Food Service
·Verify Aids to Navigation
·Support Port and Environmental Safety
·Participate in Marine Environmental Response
·Commercial Vessel Safety
·USCG Administrative Assistance
·Provide “Translator” Assistance
·Provide Clergy Support and Counseling
·Specialized Skills (mechanical, electrical, maintenance)
·Advisors and Mentors to Active Duty Personnel
·U.S. Coast Guard Force Multipliers
·Wear Identical Uniforms as the Active Duty CG Except for Insignia/Colors
·Satisfaction in Helping Save Lives
·Extensive Free Training Alongside Active Duty Coast Guard Personnel
·A Sense of Belonging and Participating in a Worthwhile Group - Fellowship
·Allows You to Demonstrate Real Leadership and Teamwork
·Being Respected by the Boating Public
·There is no minimum commitment, however, there are some certifications that require mandatory training.
·Additional Minimal Expenses that are Tax Deductible
·Must Purchase Tax Deductible Uniforms
Charlie Reagan, Vice Flotilla Commander - charles.e.reagan@ gmail.com
Greg Lewis, Flotilla Human Resources Officer - greg.udmercy@gmail.com
Or Visit the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary website: www.cgaux.org
Or Visit Flotilla 20-19 on Facebook
How do we do it?
·Leadership·Water and Air Patrols
·Search and Rescue Operations
·Support Department of Homeland Security
·Waterway Watch Program
- Border Protection
·Assist in Disaster Relief Operations
·Stand Radio Watch at Coast Guard Stations (after training)
·Serve aboard USCG Surface and Air Vessels
·Teach Public Education and Boating Safety Courses
·Conduct Free Vessel Safety Exams
·Provide Food Service
·Verify Aids to Navigation
·Support Port and Environmental Safety
·Participate in Marine Environmental Response
·Commercial Vessel Safety
·USCG Administrative Assistance
·Provide “Translator” Assistance
·Provide Clergy Support and Counseling
·Specialized Skills (mechanical, electrical, maintenance)
·Advisors and Mentors to Active Duty Personnel
·U.S. Coast Guard Force Multipliers
What’s In It For Me?
·Pride in Serving Your Country and Community·Wear Identical Uniforms as the Active Duty CG Except for Insignia/Colors
·Satisfaction in Helping Save Lives
·Extensive Free Training Alongside Active Duty Coast Guard Personnel
·A Sense of Belonging and Participating in a Worthwhile Group - Fellowship
·Allows You to Demonstrate Real Leadership and Teamwork
·Being Respected by the Boating Public
How Much Time Does It Take?
·You control the time that you spend by volunteering for those duties that you are interested in and have time for.·There is no minimum commitment, however, there are some certifications that require mandatory training.
What Does It Cost?
·Minimal Annual Flotilla Dues·Additional Minimal Expenses that are Tax Deductible
·Must Purchase Tax Deductible Uniforms
Would You Like to Help Us Save Lives?
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Mount Clemens Flotilla 20-19
Tony Dzbanski, Flotilla Commander - tony082@comcast .netCharlie Reagan, Vice Flotilla Commander - charles.e.reagan@ gmail.com
Greg Lewis, Flotilla Human Resources Officer - greg.udmercy@gmail.com
Or Visit the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary website: www.cgaux.org
Or Visit Flotilla 20-19 on Facebook