Welcome to the Division 3, District 8WR Web Site



Brian Harris, Div. 3 Commander David Kingsbury, Div. 3 Vice-Commander
Welcome to Division 3 of the United States Coast Guard 8th Western Rivers Region and thank you for taking the time to view our website. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is a civilian, volunteer organization administered by the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, under the direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security. Auxiliary volunteers are primarily tasked with recreational boating safety. We receive specialized training in order to conduct marine and air patrols on and over local waterways, assist in Search and Rescue, teach boating safety classes, conduct free courtesy vessel safety checks for the public, and assist the Coast Guard in times of emergencies. Advanced training prepares us to serve alongside our active-duty shipmates as communications watchstanders, pilots or air crew, interpreters, and even as chefs! We are a force multiplier for the U. S. Coast Guard and participate in all Coast Guard missions except for direct law enforcement and direct military missions.
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