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About the Coast Guard Auxiliary |
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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was established by Congress in 1939. Originally the Coast Guard Reserves, the Auxiliary was renamed in 1941, when Congress created a military Reserve. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of unpaid, volunteer U.S. Citizens, who actively provides safety patrols on area waterways and regularly meets with the boating public at marinas and in classrooms. We also directly assist the U.S. Coast Guard in non-law enforcement programs such as search and rescue, and marine environmental protection. Auxiliarist wear the same uniform as the active duty Coast Guard, however, because Auxiliarist are non-military, and do not hold rank, their insignia indicate the highest level of office that they have held. Click here to visit Division 20's page on Auxiliary Organization & Insignia The Washington, NC Flotilla is part of District 5SR, Division 20. The Flotilla's Area of Responsibility (AOR) is along the Pamlico Sound, from Hwy 17 to the junction of the Pamlico and Pungo rivers. The Goldsboro Detachment of the Flotilla focuses mainly on aerial patrols. These patrols range from Wilmington, NC to Hampton Roads, VA. If you are interested in joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary, please contact Don Lindberg (FSO-PS) for more information, or feel free to attend one of our monthly business meetings, held the first Monday of every month at Blackbeard's Restaurant in Washington, NC (check the calendar for possible date changes). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 17 years old, and must pass a basic background check. There are no upper age limits or height/weight standards, although for operational activities, you must be physically able to perform certain tasks. There are no minimum service hours – you can serve as little or as much as you want. And most importantly, you do not have to own a boat or participate in water-based operations to join the Auxiliary!
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