Would you be willing to serve your country in a military organization as a volunteer for no pay?

SSgt David Tedrow — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 02:15:04 -0400

I am talking about joining the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the volunteer, uniformed civilian branch of the U.S. Coast Guard. They are also the only all volunteer members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 24 at 2015 2:18 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 02:18:25 -0400

Yes, but I'm too old now.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2015 3:23 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 03:23:04 -0400

I love doing what I do, but I can't say that I would keep doing it for free.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Sep 24 at 2015 4:30 AM

Cpl James Waycasie — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:30:50 -0400

I didn't know this. If I wasn't waiting on a new hip and they take 54 yr olds, I'd do it for sure.

Response by Jason Rogers made May 12 at 2017 2:27 PM

Jason Rogers — Fri, 12 May 2017 14:27:06 -0400

I just submitted my information to my local Flotilla.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made May 12 at 2017 2:43 PM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Fri, 12 May 2017 14:43:21 -0400

Actually although in addition to the Coast Guard Auxiliary the Civil Air Patrol an Auxiliary of the US Air Force the uniformed, unpaid members of the Civil Air Patrol also provides task in support of the US Homeland Security. I myself spent over 40 years in Civil Air Patrol as did both My brother and My father. CAP also has a Cadet program for Youth members who are US citizens and adult members are aged 17 and above, there is no maximum age. A presently serving Cadet can remain a Cadet up to reaching age 21. The Cadet program is on par level with Junior ROTC. CAP in addition to support of homeland security assist the USAF in Air Search and Rescue as well as the excellent Cadet program. CAP however unlike the Coast Guard Auxiliary isn't assigned to homeland Security but under the Department of the Air Force with its national Headquarters at Maxwell AFB, AL The National Hq is jointly staffed by both CAP and USAF members. The picture below is of the Civil Air Patrol Hq building at Maxwell AFB, AL. Notice the CAP aircraft on the pedestal in front of the building.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 14 at 2018 10:30 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 10:30:57 -0400

I'd be most eager to chat with anyone involved with USCG Aux, I'd looked into it kinda extensively, it's just I've got some questions about HR and recruiting, being as I'm total perm disabled, I could kinda use some advice, if anyone might ever have a chance, many thanks....

Response by James Jackson made Nov 7 at 2018 5:35 AM

James Jackson — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:35:54 -0500

I’m in the USCG Auxiliary!

Response by James Jackson made Nov 7 at 2018 5:37 AM

James Jackson — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:37:26 -0500

I’m proud to serve in the USCG Auxiliary!

Response by SGT Steve McFarland made May 12 at 2019 9:18 PM

SGT Steve McFarland — Sun, 12 May 2019 21:18:04 -0400

I served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary from 2001 til 2006. Yankeetown, Florida flotilla.

Response by Gaspare Marturano made Dec 15 at 2020 10:58 AM

Gaspare Marturano — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:58:11 -0500

I’m proud to serve in the USCG Auxiliary. New London, CT.