New Member Info and Links
This is the Auxiliary Website Template Model which uses HTML
-National Auxiliary Website
-Chief
Director's Website
-Flotilla 11
Juneau, AK
- New Member Prologue and Pledge
Welcome to District 17
Alaska
Join Us
Since its creation by Congress in 1939, the U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary (the Auxiliary) has served as the civilian, non-military
component of the Coast Guard. Today, the 30,000 volunteer men and women of the
Auxiliary are active on the waterways and classrooms in over 2,000 cities and
towns across the nation.
Each year, Auxiliarists save almost 500 lives, assist some 15,000 boaters in
distress, conduct more than 150,000 courtesy safety examinations of recreational
vessels, and teach over 500,000 students in boating and water safety courses.
The results of these efforts saves taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars
every year.
WHY JOIN THE AUXILIARY?
Be Part of the Action & Help Save Lives
Since the recreational boating population in the United States is growing
rapidly, the Coast Guard Auxiliary needs a few good men and women like you. As
an Auxiliarist, you will have the opportunity to select and participate in one
or more of the Auxiliary's major programs. If you feel strongly about the
rewards you can get from serving your community, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is
the right place for you! Either through on- water Operations, the Auxiliary's
Public Education Program, Courtesy Examination Program, Radio Watchstander,
Coast Guard Recruiting, Marine Environmental Protection or Coast Guard
Administration.
Increase Your Skills
The Auxiliary and the Coast Guard provide specialized training on all aspects of
boating, as well as leadership and administration. Auxiliarists receive valuable
training in seamanship and related skills, and enjoy the sense of confidence of
knowing that they are better and safer boaters.
Support the Coast Guard
Auxiliarists provide direct operational and administrative support to many local
Coast Guard units. You can wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform and become
part of Team Coast Guard. When you qualify through training, you can take part
in Search and Rescue operations, stand radio watch at the Coast Guard Station,
work with the Marine Safety Office on pollution matters or work in the
Recruiting Office.
Service to Your Community
Auxiliarists aren't paid with money, but with satisfaction. We furnish and
maintain our own equipment and can choose to participate at a level tailored to
our individual capabilities. We provide boating safety classes for youth and
adults and examine recreational vessel for safety equipment to ensure that our
neighbors will be safe on the waterways.
Enjoy Fun & Fellowship
In all activities, enjoy fellowship - the good company of other Auxiliarists at
meetings and training sessions, on patrols and other missions, and at ceremonies
and social events. One of he Auxiliary's trademarks is good old-fashioned
hospitality. Friends, neighbors and interested members of the public are always
welcome to attend one of our flotilla meetings. In addition, dedication to
boating safety provides the atmosphere for getting together to swap boating
experiences and participate in cruises and rendezvous. You'll find a special
camaraderie among Auxiliarists that's hard to beat. There's time to relax and
have fun at Auxiliary outings, training sessions, patrols, CMEs, classes, and
conferences. Auxiliarists make lasting, meaningful friendships. Knowing that you
belong to a special group of people and directly participate in helping save
lives gives your Auxiliary membership a special meaning.
For detailed instructions refer to the Template User Guide on the Aux04 Website