Who We Are

	Introduction & Brief History		How Organized		Unit Leaders & Staff
	Local Units		Whom to Call

Introduction & Brief History

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was established by Congress in June, 1939, to assist the Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. It is composed of over 30,000 members from all walks of life who are drawn together by their love of the water and a willingness to serve other boaters. Its members receive special training so that they may be a functional part of Team Coast Guard.

Auxiliarists assist the Coast Guard in non-law-enforcement programs such as public education, safety patrols, search and rescue, marine environmental protection, and Coast Guard Academy introduction programs for youth. Auxiliary members volunteer approximately 2-million hours annually to benefit other boaters and their families.  The Auxiliary also provides a means for you to help America and participate in Homeland Defense.

This Division

This  Division  serves the following geographical area.....   Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas.  It celebrated it's 25th anniversary in December 1998.