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WHO WE ARE

 The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was originally established in 1939 as the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve until Congress renamed it the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1941. Its purpose is to assist the Coast Guard, as authorized by the Commandant, in performing any Coast Guard function, power, duty, role, mission, or operation authorized by law. It also operates in any mission as directed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a component of Coast Guard Forces like the active duty, Reserve, and civilian components.

The Auxiliary is currently composed of more than 21,000 volunteers pledged to serve our nation and our communities in 793 units.  These dedicated men and women have given more than 3.8 million hours per year in support of the U.S. Coast Guard. 

MISSION OF THE AUXILIARY

•  To promote and improve Recreational Boating Safety
• To provide trained crews and facilities to augment the Coast Guard and enhance safety and security of our ports, waterways, and coastal regions. 
• To support Coast Guard operational, administrative, and logistical requirements

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