Flotilla 45 - Easton, MD
(410) 745-6394
Join the Auxiliary
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.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the right place for you if you feel strongly about
the rewards you can get from serving your community through on-water Operations,
the Auxiliary's Public Education Program, the Courtesy Vessel 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 in 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 both recreational and
commercial vessels for
safety equipment to ensure that our neighbors will be safe on the waterways.
ENJOY FUN AND 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 the Auxiliary's
trademarks is good old-fashioned hospitality. Friends, neighbors and interested
members of the public always are 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, Vessel Safety Checks, 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 more information contact our
Personnel Services
Staff Officer
at
410-745-5291.
