What Does the Active Duty Coast Guard Think of its Auxiliary?

One of the most common questions associated with being involved in the volunteer Auxiliary involves the treatment of volunteers. Does the active duty component support, respect, and most importantly appreciate its Auxiliary? The Coast Guard is very unique in this regard. Not only are Auxiliary members given the chance to directly support the active duty, they are given real jobs to do and their work is acknowledged.

Doug Jansen of Flotilla 4 is in San Diego this week attending Public Affairs C-School. While there, Doug found that the volunteers get their own reserved parking space.

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(U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Photo by Doug Jansen)