About Us

Established by Congress in 1939, the 28,000 members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are Semper Paratus (Always Ready). Each year, Auxiliarists volunteer more than two million hours benefitting boaters and their families.

The local Auxiliary groups are known as “Flotillas,” and are made up of folks who are very proud of their contributions.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts only non-law enforcement functions. However, there is a close communication with the active Coast Guard facilities so Auxiliarists can alert active “Coasties” when law-enforcement may be necessary. Auxiliarists also can alert the active Coast Guard to obstacles to navigation which may require the use of removal equipment and to report damaged or missing aids to navigation.