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What is the Coast
Guard Auxiliary?
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is chartered to assist the Coast
Guard as authorized by the
Commandant. These functions
included all missions authorized by law except military
operations and law enforcement.
The Auxiliary is America's Volunteer Life-savers. It is
involved with: Search and rescue, aircraft operations,
seamanship training, weather training, radio and
computer operations, public education instruction, aids
to navigation, vessel safety checks, support during
disasters, marine safety, environmental protection,
recruiting assistance, and safety patrols. As the roles
and responsibilities of the Coast Guard expand under the
Department of Homeland Security, the Auxiliary is taking
on more non-traditional roles. To find out more,
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Activity
Spotlight:
Remembering our fallen heroes
February 12 marked the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that
claimed the lives of Seaman Clinton Miniken, Petty Officer
Second Class David Bosley and Petty Officer Third Class
Matthew Schlimme. The three were killed during an attempt
to rescue two people from the sailing vessel that was taking
on water in 25-ft seas...
read
the whole story.
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