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85th Anniversary of the United States Coast Guard Auxilliary

The USCG Auxilliary recently celebrated its 85th anniversary. Congress established the unit on June 23, 1939. The Auxiliary's purpose is to bolster all USCG undertakings both at sea and in the air, with the exception of tasks necessitating "direct" law enforcement or military actions. The USCG Auxiliary boasts around 21,000 members.

The Auxiliary collectively dedicates over 4.5 million service hours annually and has accomplished close to 500,000 missions in aid of the Coast Guard. Annually, members of the Auxiliary are instrumental in saving around 500 lives, aiding 15,000 mariners in distress, performing over 150,000 recreational vessel safety checks, and imparting boating safety knowledge to over half a million learners. Collectively, the Coast Guard Auxiliary's efforts save taxpayers several hundred million dollars every year.

You can read more about the 85th anniversary of the Aux at the link below:  

Coast Guard Auxiliary Celebrates 85th Anniversary