The latest issue of Waves, the RBS Outreach watercraft and vessel safety newsletter, has now been posted. Check it out for suggestions for making your upcoming NSBW activities more rewarding and effective Read it here. Source [Robert P. Myers Deput… more »

The most current issue of the eBEACON newsletter is available for your viewing pleasure at http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/beacon.pdf. Enjoy the articles as well as view member benefit programs available to you through are partners. Source [Martin L. Ph… more »

The most recent eBEACON is available for your viewing pleasure at http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/beacon.pdf.Source [Martin L. Phillips - Executive Director CGAuxA] more »

The August 2012 issue of the eBEACON in now available for your viewing pleasure. Go to http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/beacon.pdf to view the publication. You may also visit www.cgauxa.org to access the publication. Source [Martin L. Phillips - Executiv… more »

The June issue of eBEACON is now available for viewing at http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/beacon.pdf. View information on NACON 2012 in San Antonio, From The Desk of the National Commodore, and other interesting articles. See specials aviailable at the onl… more »

The April issue of the BEACON publication is now available to view at http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/beacon.pdf or go to website www.cgauxa.org and click on "Current Issue".Source [Martin l. Phillips] more »

The latest issue of the eBEACON publication is now available for viewing at http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/beacon.pdf. Special articles on Auxiliary activities, member benefits and special sales at the Online District Materials Store. more »

The August issue of the eBEACON is available. Interesting and valuable information is contained in the issue. Please link to http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/2011-08-beacon.pdf for viewing. more »

The attacks on September 11, 2001 were events that are indelible snapshots in our memory. On that day and the week or so that followed, Auxiliarists around the nation were reacting intelligently, using the skills for which they had trained. SITREP e-ma… more »

Abby Sutherland, a 17 year old, attempted to sail around the world. Her exploits have become an inspiration to youngsters across the nation. Local Maryland Auxiliarists were instrumental in arranging school visits during her recent tour. Read more abo… more »

An Auxiliarist, a 12-year volunteer veteran at the National Search and Rescue School, Training Center Yorktown, was recently presented the Auxiliary Meritorious Service Medal to especially recognize his exceptionally meritorious achievement and superior… more »

Members of CG Station Point Allerton's color guard, active duty Guardsman and Auxiliarists were on hand as the town of Hull, MA held their annual tribute to the Coast Guard. The annual event included ceremonies at the grave site of Captain Joshua James,… more »

“It’s like ‘Groundhog Day.’ We do the same thing every Friday morning,” said Captain Kelly, the commanding officer at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. Local Auxiliarists are instrumental in assuring that the Center's graduate's guests are treated t… more »

The World Children's Festival takes place every four years on the National Mall in Washington, D.C as the "Olympics" of children's creativity. Team Coast Guard was present sustaining our global partnerships in support of Commandant Papp's diversity outre… more »

The current edition of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Newsletter is now available at this URL. more »

When this Auxiliarist was seven, his uncle put a life jacket on him and pushed him off the end of the pier. "He did that to teach me that you'll never know when you need it," he said. "That experience put an indelible imprint in my mind. I am always the… more »

Recognizing an upswing in on-the-water paddlesport fatalities this Great Lakes District enlisted a popular campaign to educate the paddlesport community. Read how they incorporated the new paddlesport education course into this campaign. Read about the… more »

During a trip to California, two members of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard (AVCG), had an opportunity to spend a day with US Auxiliarists. These members of Carrum Flotilla VF7 in Melbourne, Victoria were able to see us in action, and exchange idea… more »

Division supports USCG Compass Contents of Post: Division 25, Fifth District-Southern Region Auxiliarists, as part of the USCG "Compass" mission, conducted a public affairs event during a recent National River Bass Tournament. The mission of the "Compass… more »

The June 2011 issue of the BEACON is now available. more »

On behalf of the 2,000,000 Recreational Boaters represented by the National Boating Federation, we congratulate you on your 72nd Anniversary. We salute the selflessness and dedication with which the Auxiliary has served the nation, both in peacetime… more »

They knew that the flood waters were coming and they were ready, willing, and able to assist the needs of the Coast Guard and their neighbors. Read about the assistance these Auxiliarists were able to provide, including a first hand account of one of the… more »

Today marks the 72 anniversary of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. I want to thank all Auxiliarists for the dedicated efforts each has invested in our volunteer organization. I believe that we are the Nations Number One volunteer organization. Your dedic… more »

A Florida flotilla took an aging hulk of a boat and turned it into something useful and educational. Their Safety Demonstration Boat allows for access to important safety features that are required on all boats. It has also been used in parades, drawing… more »

SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine is providing continuous coverage of National Safe Boating Week events. Take a look, you might get some ideas for your own unit's activities. Feel free to send your NSBW articles and photos to the Editor at melb… more »

While off duty, two Coast Guardsmen heard a cry forhelp. With quick reflexes and excellent training they saved the victimand earned the Coast Guard’s Silver Lifesaving medal. Read aboutthis life saving event, witness the ceremony awarding the medals an… more »

The latest issue of eBEACON (http://www.cgauxa.org/beacon/2011-04-beacon.pdf) is now available for your viewing. more »

A combined California Division boat crew was involved in a search for a man who disappeared after jumping off a pier into the Pacific. Their training and uniquely shaped boat allowed them to participate. Take a look at this operation, now on SITREP, th… more »

WASHINGTON - NAVIGATOR Express, Coast Guard Auxiliary's eNewsletter sent bi-weekly to all subscribing Coast Guard Auxiliary members for the purpose of delivering important news and information from the national level, resumed normal e-mail distribution o… more »

He took his oath for Auxiliary service in 1970 and hasn't looked back once.He is still very active in his flotilla and his community. Read about thisAuxiliarist's "career," now on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine. more »

Coast Guard Base Support Unit New Orleans, Louisiana hosted a recent AUX-12 Public Affairs Training Course. From the east to the west coast and the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, Auxiliarists from divisions and flotillas from all four corners of our n… more »