U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

What a great day to be out on the water! Here, members from Flotilla Manasquan Inlet patrol their area of responsibility on the waters of New Jersey. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels are privatly owned and are vital to the success of our mission. Interested? You too can participate in missions like this! Visit cgaux.org to learn more. 📸 Dan Lahey

Lieutenant Commander Jose L. Rodriguez enlisted in U.S. Coast Guard in 1980 and retired in 2005. When he was a Lieutenant, Jose Rodriguez made history as the first Hispanic to command a TACLET (Tactical Law Enforcement Team) when he led TACLET South from 1996 to 1998. He also became the first Coast Guardsman to command a U.S. Marine Corps unit, taking charge of the Riverine Training Center at Camp Lejeune in 1999. That same year, Rodriguez became the first Hispanic-American Coast Guardsman to earn Gold Navy/Marine Corps jump wings and was assigned to a Jump Billet. Later, he became one of the first commanding officers of the Coast Guard’s newly commissioned Maritime Safety and Security Teams (MSSTs), with MSSTs 91101 and 91102 led by two Hispanic officers. sadly, Lt. CMDR Rodriguez passed away of an illness in April 2010. 📸:U.S. Coast Guard 📰U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office #USCG #CoastGuard #USCGAux #GoCoastguard #semperparatus #MondayMotivation #MondayMood #MondayMorning #MondayBlues #MondayNight #PTWM #hispanicheritagemonth #nationalhispanicheritagemonth #celebratehispanicculture #hispanicheritage

Look at all of the fun activities the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary provides to the community! Auxiliarists from Flotilla Black Hawk Park hosted a table in Rock Island where they had fun activityies such as a "Build-A-Boat" where participants could see if they could build the strongest boat. Interested in learning more? Visit cgaux.org today! 📸: Matthew O'Brien #USCG #CoastGuard #USCGAux #GoCoastguard #semperparatus #FridayFeeling #FridayNightLights #FridayFun #FridayNightDinner #FridayReads #FactFriday #HappyFriday #PublicAffairs #PTWM

Milton is an extremely dangerous, life-threatening storm. All family members should leave immediately if they are in Milton's path. Evacuating now is a matter of life and death. The storm surge is destructive. Do not risk your life or try to ride out this storm. Do not wait until Wednesday to evacuate; it will be too late. #milton #flsert #uscgaux #uscg FEMA U.S. Coast Guard Florida Division of Emergency Management

Continuing with National Hispanic Heritage Month Captain Angelina Hidalgo currently serves as a Counselor to the Secretary of Homeland Security, focusing on national security issues such as maritime security and the Marine Transportation System. Previously, she was a USCG Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and has held various leadership roles in cybersecurity, including Intelligence Department Head at USCG Cyber Command and Cyber Battle Watch Captain at U.S. Cyber Command. Her extensive operational experience includes overseeing the Intelligence program for the USCG First District, managing incident response and law enforcement operations at USCG Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach, and leading pollution threat assessments. Captain Hidalgo's contributions to major events like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, her command roles on CGC KINGFISHER and CGC DAUNTLESS, and her intelligence analysis work at the National Counterterrorism Center highlight her distinguished career. She holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Intelligence from the National Defense Intelligence College, is a graduate of the USCG Academy, and has completed prestigious programs at MIT and the NSA. Her accolades include multiple military awards and recognitions for her achievements in STEM and service. 📸 and related material: U.S. Coast Guard #USCG #CoastGuard #USCGAux #GoCoastguard #semperparatus #MondayMotivation #MondayMood #MondayMorning #MondayBlues #MondayNight #PTWM #hispanicheritagemonth #nationalhispanicheritagemonth #celebratehispanicculture #hispanicheritage

Did you know that the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has a telecommunications program? The telecommunications program is a vital component of the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s communication network, providing essential support to ensure safety and security on the water. This program trains Auxiliary members to operate radios and other communication equipment, linking boaters and maritime assets during emergencies, routine operations, and large-scale incidents. Here, Auxiliarists from District 5 Northern Region talk to others and share the story of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary around the globe! For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eqhKmxaC 📸: Michael Slepian #USCG #CoastGuard #USCGAux #GoCoastguard #semperparatus #FridayFeeling #FridayNightLights #FridayFun #FridayNightDinner #FridayReads #FactFriday #HappyFriday #TCO #Telecommunications #PTWM

Continuing our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to honor Seaman Apprentice William Ray "Billy" Flores who died heroically while saving many of his shipmates after the cutter Blackthorn collided with the tanker Capricorn on January 28, 1980, near Tampa Bay, Florida. Despite being less than a year out of boot camp, Flores remained aboard to assist and comfort trapped shipmates, ultimately sacrificing his life. He was posthumously awarded the Coast Guard Medal for his bravery. 📸 U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office #USCG #CoastGuard #USCGAux #GoCoastguard #semperparatus #MondayMotivation #MondayMood #MondayMorning #MondayBlues #MondayNight #hispanicheritagemonth #nationalhispanicheritagemonth #celebratehispanicculture #hispanicheritage #PTWM

Check out this vintage Coast Guard Auxiliary brochure from 1958! The requirements for membership in the Auxiliary may have changed in the 66 years since this brochure was printed, however, the commitment of the Coast Guard Auxiliary to recreational boater safety has not. For more information about the Coast Guard Auxiliary visit: https://cgaux.org/ 📸 & Brochure by Daniel Gawlak, AUXPA3 #USCG #CoastGuard #USCGAux #GoCoastguard #semperparatus #FridayFeeling #FridayNightLights #FridayFun #FridayNightDinner #FridayReads #FactFriday #HappyFriday #PTWM

As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we spotlight Cesar Romero, the renowned actor best known for his role as the Joker in the 1960s "Batman" TV series, who served honorably in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Enlisting in 1943, Romero took a break from his flourishing Hollywood career to join the war effort, demonstrating his patriotism and dedication to his country. He served in the Pacific Theater, where he was involved in several significant military operations. Romero's service exemplifies the spirit of commitment and sacrifice, showcasing a different facet of the beloved entertainer's life. 📸 U.S. Coast Guard #USCG #CoastGuard #USCGAux #GoCoastguard #semperparatus #MondayMotivation #MondayMood #MondayMorning #MondayBlues #MondayNight #hispanicheritagemonth #nationalhispanicheritagemonth #celebratehispanicculture #hispanicheritage #PTWM

Love photography? Want to spend your weekend taking cool photos? Then check out AUXPA2 Leon C. Defulgentis’ work at the NYC Fleet Week! What better way to spend the dog days of summer than taking some beautiful photographs of USCGC Calhoun like this one? Photography like this certainly makes us look forward to spending some time on the beach before summer ends! 📸 AUXPA2 Leon C. DeFulgentis #USCG #CoastGuard #USCGAux #GoCoastguard #semperparatus #FridayFeeling #FridayNightLights #FridayFun #FridayNightDinner #FridayReads #FactFriday #HappyFriday