During ceremonies at the 2019 Flags Across America at Arlington National Cemetery, Keith Economy shares some of the history of the Auxiliary to attendees. The Auxiliary lends Public Affairs support to the Coast Guard and organizations like the Chief Petty Officers Association which organized this event 20 years ago.

Pat Webb represents the Flotilla at Portside in Old Town Alexandria 2019. The event featured maritime activities and live music. 

Petty Officer Kirk Brunstetter (right) tries his hand at tying off a boat line to a deck cleat while Keith Economy (left) actively observes during Portside.

Matthew Vogan, Susan Duke and Keith Economy were among the Auxiliarists and Active Duty members who honored America's fallen heroes by marching in the National Memorial Day Parade.
(Photos courtesy Christiana Brunstetter)

FSO-PA Leon Nicely (center) was officially recognized by the US Army for lending Public Affairs support to the Ft. Belvoir Safety Day. He was joined by two other local area Auxiliary members, Ernie Stevens (left) and Al Stringer (right).

Active Duty service members were the attendees and target audience. The Coast Guard Public Affairs outreach promotes water safety and the Auxiliary Public Education program which was invited to teach boating safety classes for the Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR) boat rental program on Fort Belvoir.

With the growing popularity of paddle craft sports, comes the need for training. Here Joey Taguding, seen wearing the official Auxiliary paddle craft operators uniform, offers tips at a free seminar held at Cabela's in Gainesville, Virginia.

The Auxiliary paddle craft program is built upon safe practices and having fun. There are tools and techniques that can make a difference. This is an inexpensive homemade flag which is a universal distress signal.

Falling out of a kayak is predictable. Getting back in a kayak on the water can be accomplished by a beginner with a little preparation and practice.

There's a lot to learn. Qualified Auxiliary instructors, like Joey Taguding, stand ready to support the boating public with training and materials. 

The Paddle Craft program is the fastest growing program in the Auxiliary. Come join the fun!

Guy Campbell and Keith Economy man the Public Affairs water safety booth at the 2019 Anacostia River Festival.

The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard posted colors for the event and stopped by the Auxiliary booth.

Auxiliary Presentation at Clifton Lions Club

Flotilla Staff Officer for Vessel Examinations, Bob Brino, presents an overview of the Coast Guard Auxiliary to another volunteer, service organization, the Clifton Lions Club. The Auxiliary provides free speakers to promote recreational boating safety in a variety of topics.

2019 Joint Base Andrews Air Show, Public Affairs Tent

The Coast Guard Auxiliary has an active aviation program, show cased here at the Joint Andrews Air Show. Left to right: Steve Prindle, Ernie Stevens, Leon Nicely and Keith Economy and Coastie the Tugboat stands ready to inform and entertain the children about boating safety.

High winds and heavy rains followed and the Auxiliary Public Affairs watch standers kept the watch for attendees who braved the conditions.

The 2019 Fredericksburg Boat Show

June Gaines promotes safe boating practices with the visitors at the 2019 Fredericksburg Boat Show. Here she is discussing the advantages of an electronic flare.

Auxiliary Partners With Cabela's to Support Hurricane Harvey Relief

Vice Flotilla Commander, Keith Economy, accepts donations from Cabela's patrons for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. In addition, Cabela's donated free fishing waders to the Coast Guard "Punt" teams deploying to flood stricken areas. Thank you! 

Alexandria Seaport Day

The Alexandria Seaport Foundation sponsors "at risk" youth and the annual Alexandria Seaport Day. Nearby is their barge with a complete woodworking shop where young people learn to make sail boats. Young people are building more than sea worthy vessels, they're learning old world "ship wright" skills, gaining confidence to take control of their future.

National Memorial Day Parade

Each year, Coast Guard and Auxiliary members march together in the National Memorial Day parade to honor our nation's fallen service members. 

Family Day at the National Targeting Center

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard are members of the same Department of Homeland Security family, so when the National Targeting Center had a "family day", Bob Brino and Guy Campbell brought along Sammy the Sea Otter. Sammy wears his life jacket to remind children to remind their parents to wear them.