About The Auxiliary ................................. Navigator Express Masthead ..................... Table of Contents .................................... Auxiliary Association Notice ..................... From The Commandant ............................ Benefits of AuxA Membership ................... Save A Life. Wear It! ................................ Everything AUXAIR .................................. Safe Sailing Trips With The Kids ................ Hypothermia Principles For Paddlers .......... Cookin' For The Coast Guard ...................... The Importance of Auxiliary Aviation ........... Un-Manned Aviation Systems Team Up ........ Social Media Importance In The Auxiliary ...... Fellowship Cornerstone ............................ Why I Joined The Auxiliary ......................... Remembering Our Auxiliarists ...................... SCUTTLEBUTT .......................................... Memorial Dedication ............................... Auxiliary Food Service Program ..................

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2. HOW WE MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN
THE COAST GUARD
AUXILIARY
ABOUT THE AUXILIARY
Boater Safety
Education
The Auxiliary's most
prominent role is promoting
recreational boating safety
(RBS) among the general
public. The Auxiliary has
several distinct programs
that support this mission.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGAUX) is the uniformed
volunteer service of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The
Auxiliary exists to support all USCG missions except roles that require
direct law enforcement or military engagement. As of 2019, there were
approximately 24,000 members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Established by Congress in 1939, the United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary motto is Semper Paratus (Always Ready). We invite you to learn
more about who and what we do as members of TEAM COAST GUARD.
The Auxiliary operates in:
- Recreational Boating Safety and Education
- Public Affairs and Community Outreach
- Safety and Security Patrols – Ports/Waterways
- Search and Rescue Mission Support
- Food Specialists for USCG events/ships
- Mass Casualty and Disaster Assistance
- Pollution Response & Patrols
- Commercial Fishing Vessel and Recreational Vessel Exams
- Platforms for USCG Training – Helicopter OPS
- Recruitment for Coast Guard Auxiliary/USCG
In addition to the above, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary operates in any
mission as directed by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard or
Secretary of Homeland Security. Our mission is to promote and
improve Recreational Boating Safety, to provide trained crews and
facilities to augment the Coast Guard and enhance safety and security
of our ports, waterways, and coastal regions, and to support Coast
Guard operational, administrative, and logistical requirements.
Providing free Vessel Safety Exams to recreational
boaters is one of the Auxiliary's longest running and
most visible activities.
Public Affairs
Public Affairs (PA) assists
in publicizing the missions
and accomplishments of
Team Coast Guard. Public
Affairs provides a direct
link between the Auxiliary
and the public through
recruitment and retention of membership.
Public Affairs is important for recruiting
membership, and providing boating safety
education to the public.
Augmenting The
Coast Guard
The Auxiliary serves as a force
multiplier for the Coast Guard
by promoting safety, security,
and assisting boaters and
paddle-craft using our national
waterways, via ports, bays,
rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.
Improving recreational boater safety was delegated
to the Auxiliary as our “job one”. The Auxiliary also
directly supports active duty and reservists in
carrying out search and rescue, marine safety,
waterways management, environmental protection,
and homeland security missions.
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SAUSALITO, CA — Tiffany Townsend, MD, standing on dock
after a marine safety patrol. Photo by Roger Bazeley.

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Roger Bazeley
Editor
Andrew Niquette
Layout & Design Assistant Editor
C O N T R I B U T O R S
N A T I O N A L P A
L E A D E R S H I P
Lourdes Oliveras
Director of Public Affairs
Sean Peoples
Deputy Director - Publications
Mary Patton
Deputy Director - Support
Reid Oslin
Division Chief - Publications
Karoline King
Dr. Robin Pope
Carole Neidich-Ryder
John Quinn
Ron Darcey
Christopher Orlando
Timothy Marks
Andrew Niquette
Roger Bazeley
Gail Giacomini
Christpher Orlando
Brady McNulty
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About The Auxiliary .................................
Navigator Express Masthead .....................
Table of Contents ....................................
Auxiliary Association Notice .....................
From The Commandant ............................
Benefits of AuxA Membership ...................
Save A Life. Wear It! ................................
Everything AUXAIR ..................................
Safe Sailing Trips With The Kids ................
Hypothermia Principles For Paddlers ..........
Cookin' For The Coast Guard ......................
The Importance of Auxiliary Aviation ...........
Un-Manned Aviation Systems Team Up ........
Social Media Importance In The Auxiliary ......
Fellowship Cornerstone ............................
Why I Joined The Auxiliary .........................
Remembering Our Auxiliarists ......................
SCUTTLEBUTT ..........................................
Memorial Dedication ...............................
Auxiliary Food Service Program ..................
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AUXAIR serves as a vital component in the Auxiliary's
operational mission. From search and rescues to disaster
surveying, AUXAIR is always ready. Learn about why AUXAIR
is so important to the Auxiliary and the U.S. Coast Guard.
With Winter weather and
diving deeper into the cold
months, hypothermia poses
a great risk to paddlers
across the nation. Learn
how you can stay safe.
The Auxiliary frequently
works with our active duty
counterparts in critical
missions. Learn about an
un-manned aviation
mission with the Auxiliary.
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6. FROMTHE
COMMANDANT
As members of the Coast Guard, we hold fast to our core values of Honor, Respect and Devotion to
Duty and our traditions and culture ensure we remain Ready, Relevant, and Responsive to answer our
Nation’s call. Our Coast Guard has thousands of stories spanning 230 years of distinguished service,
yet, unlike the other Armed Services, we do not have a National Museum to share with the public our
history, heroism, and impact on our Nation. To memorialize
our stories, imbue our traditions, inform our public,
and honor all who have served, I have directed my
team to aggressively pursue the development of
the National Coast Guard Museum. During the
2020 State of the Coast Guard address, I set a
marker – 2024 – to open the doors.
I recently had the chance to speak with your
National Commodore, Alex Malewski, on a variety
of pertinent topics, one of which was the future
Museum. We need to ensure that Coast Guard
stories are honored and shared, and inspire our current
and future generations of public and maritime leaders.
Without a Museum to highlight our Coast Guard to a
national audience, we risk losing an important part of our
history, and miss the opportunity to educate the public about
the Coast Guard’s workforce, including Active Duty, Reserve,
Civil Service, and Auxiliary that has ensured our Nation’s maritime
safety, security, and stewardship for over two centuries.
Toward these ends, we envision the Auxiliary will be a
critical component of this Museum.
In addition to exhibits illustrating the role of the
Auxiliary in the execution of Coast Guard missions,
and memorializing the Auxiliary alongside our Active,
Reserve, and Civilian workforces, we are starting to
incorporate the Auxiliary into the Museum’s
operation as our primary corps of docents.
First and foremost, I want to thank you
for your dedicated service to our Nation
and to the World’s Best Coast Guard.
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7. Visitors come to see artifacts and
exhibits, but they will also want to
talk to those in uniform that have stood
the watch. This is an incredible
opportunity for our Service and Auxiliary
to tell our story. During our conversation,
the Commodore told me, “I’m proud to
support this Coast Guard initiative to
preserve our history and celebrate our
Coast Guard. We are thrilled to know
that the Auxiliary will play an important
role in the Museum.”
More information will be shared as the plan comes into focus, but in the meantime, please get involved. There
are plenty of terrific ways to engage and you can find them at coastguardmuseum.org. The National Coast
Guard Museum Association, through a combination of public and private funding, will deliver a world-class,
five-story, 80,000 square foot museum to the Coast Guard and the American people. As a hub of experiential
learning, the Museum will stimulate young minds and motivate the next generation of Coast Guard men and
women, engineers, scientists and innovators through simulated qualifications, edifying out-of-classroom
experiences, and team building exercises. The primary goal is to provide a comprehensive immersion into
Coast Guard life with blended and highly engaging learning experiences for every visitor. Examples of
engagements that are in consideration include a simulated Coast Guard Qualification program, which requires
participants to garner knowledge, demonstrate competencies, and execute a mission in the Petty Officer
Arnold & Winnie Palmer Simulation Center and immersive galleries, which introduce visitors to Coast Guard
trailblazers spanning more than two centuries of the Service’s history.
Throughout the Museum and in a dedicated STEM Discovery Center, the subjects of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math will be explored with interactive command center sessions, hands-on lab work, and
simulators designed to illustrate Coast Guard activities on a variety of Coast Guard and Maritime subjects.
More than 200 interactive galleries, exhibits, and immersive and tactile experiences will bring to life the stories
and missions of the Coast Guard and its remarkable history explored through five story lines: Defenders of our
Nation, Enforcers on the Seas, Lifesavers around the Globe, Champions of Commerce, and Protectors of the
Environment. The exhibition will celebrate and honor the heritage, courage, and sacrifices made by our
service members: active, reserve, auxiliary and civilian alike.
Every day we are closer to seeing our
Museum built and I have made clear
that I look forward to that occurring in
2024. I welcome your interest and
support, and look forward to seeing
you at the opening ceremonies for
our National Coast Guard Museum!
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8. MEMBER
BENEFITS
KNOW YOUR AUXILIARY
ALL AUXILIARISTS ARE
AUTOMATIC MEMBERS
OF THE ASSOCIATION.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association
is committed to the support of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary which in terms serves
the readiness of the United States
Department of Homeland Security and
Coast Guard in Maritime, Air, Land and
Cyber domains.
BENEFITS
INCLUDE:
• Shopping: HP, Office Depot
• Travel: CruisesOnly, Motel 6, Wyndham
• Insurance: ACSIA, LTCR, Veterinary
• Boating Resources: BoatUS, PowerFlare
• And more at www.cgauxa.org/member-benefits.html
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9. Save A Life.
Wear It!
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10. EVERYTHING AUXAIR
Auxiliary Aviation (AUXAIR) is an operational program that is organized on a district level
rather than on a flotilla and division basis. AUXAIR aviators have varied aviation
backgrounds and many have prior military experience. AUXAIR aviators volunteer their
aircraft for use as facilities, just as surface operators volunteer their boats.
BRIEFING
MISSIONS
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TRAINING
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AUXDISTRICT FLIGHT SAFETY OFFICER - AUX 14
AUX AVIATION COORDINATOR - AUX 15
AUX CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - AUX 17
AUX AVIATION SPATIAL DISORIENTATION
TRAINING - AUX 18
It also conducts logistic transport missions.
AUXAIR is an integral part of the Coast Guard
search and rescue team and its homeland
security forces. As with surface operators, air
facility operators are issued patrol orders.
Orders are issued based on schedules created
by crew and facility availability and the needs
of the Coast Guard. Coast Guard Air Stations
are the order issuing authority for AUXAIR.
This alignment of Auxiliary aviation assets in a
district with an air station is known as the
“squadron concept”, because aviation orders
and direction flow directly between the air
station and the district aviation staff.
Auxiliarists involved in AUXAIR take Auxiliary
aviation training, completing the syllabus for
their level of qualification. After having their
knowledge and skills approved by an Auxiliary
Flight Examiner, they may be certified by the
District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) as
pilots, observers or air crew in the AUXAIR
Program.
PILOT QUALIFICATIONS
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AUXAIR PROGRAM
M A N U A L
U . S .
C O A S T
G U A R D
A U X A I R
AUXAIR participates in many Coast
Guard missions, including:
SEARCH AND RESCUE
PORT OPERATIONS
WATERWAYS AND COASTAL SECURITY
MARINE SAFETY
POLLUTION RESPONSE
AIDS TO NAVIGATION
ICE RECONNAISSANCE
In addition to self-study and hands-on training,
the Auxiliary provides instruction through
various C-Schools:
There are three qualification levels for pilots,
similar to active duty Coast Guard:
AIRCRAFT COMMANDER FIRST PILOT CO-PILOT
1,000 hours with Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR)
500 hours 200 hours
These levels of qualification are also linked to the types of missions they are
authorized to fly. All pilots must pass recurrent flight checks and undergo annual
safety training. Pilot candidates must successfully pass a written open book test,
take water survival training, and pass a check flight.
BY ANDREW NIQUETTE
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C-SCHOOLS OFFERED

11. NON-PILOT ROLES
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AVIATION ORIENTATION
OBSERVATION TECHNIQUES
COMMUNICATIONS
SEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PATTERNS
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL SKILLS
OPERATIONAL FACILITIES
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Candidates for air crew pass a physical exam, learn the contents of the Air Crew
Training Syllabus, are trained and examined on that material by instructor pilots
and flight examiners and, if successful, are certified by the Director of Auxiliary.
All flight crew members (including all observers, air crew, and all pilots) must
have annual emergency egress training and water survival training. This includes
a 75-yard swim, life raft and emergency gear familiarization, and may include
optional training in the shallow water egress trainer.
AUXAIR training is ongoing, with aviation training workshops held at least
annually. Recurrent training is conducted in crew resource management (CRM),
aviation decision-making, risk management, aero- medical topics, Federal
Aviation Regulations (FARs), and general aviation safety topics. AUXAIR
patrol and administrative topics are included as well.
CURRENCY MAINTENANCE
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Non-pilot crew positions include observer and
air crew. Observers must pass air operations
training and egress/water survival training. Air
crew are observers with additional training and
qualifications. Observers generally handle
communications between aircraft and Coast
Guard units, assist the pilot with navigation,
keep records in the air, and focus their attention
outside while searching. Observers are the
payload for search missions. AUXAIR can not
perform most missions without the observer.
Observer training includes:
Observer candidates must successfully pass a
written open book test, take water survival
training, and gain experience in the air on
missions, then demonstrate their skills to a first
pilot or aircraft commander.
Experienced observers may be eligible to earn
the air crew rating. The training for the air crew
rating rounds out the observer's knowledge with
more instruction on:
AVIATION AND AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AVIATION COMMUNICATIONS
NAVIGATION PROCEDURES
Pilots may offer their aircraft for use as Coast Guard Auxiliary
operational facilities. Planes are inspected to verify that they meet
requirements and that all paperwork is in order. A marine radio must be
available for use in the plane and an external antenna must be installed.
All aircraft used in AUXAIR operations must be USCG approved
facilities. Auxiliarists using their own aircraft on ordered missions may
be eligible for reimbursement for fuel and maintenance expenses.
Currency maintenance insures that members maintain their proficiency
and ability to safely perform their duties.
ORDERS - AUTHORIZATION FOR PATROLS
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Orders for facility movement is one of two general kinds of orders that may
be issued to Auxiliarists. Such orders are considered assignment to duty.
These orders may be either written or verbal, and may be reimbursable or
non-reimbursable. Auxiliarists may not use any facility or special purpose
facility for any Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary purpose or mission
unless appropriate patrol orders have been issued and the facility has been
properly offered and accepted for use. The AUXDATA Order Management
(AOM) system is the mandatory method of issuing patrol orders to
operational facilities. This system is an online web-based tool. An OIA must
issue or authorize orders before an Auxiliarist conducts any patrol activity.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
First, one joins the Coast Guard Auxiliary and becomes a Basically Qualified (BQ) member. This involves getting some education
about the Auxiliary, its structure and organization. As the Auxiliary predominantly deals with boating safety, some background
knowledge about boating is a necessity. New Auxiliarists therefore take an Auxiliary boating safety course, another qualified course
or self-study, and then pass an examination. Once obtaining BQ status, they may undertake study in any of several Auxiliary
programs, including AUXAIR. Members involved in AUXAIR must earn their qualifications through advanced training. This training is
designed to develop observers and pilots for Auxiliary service.
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12. By Karoline King
Sailing is fast becoming a handy tool for educators to teach STEM subjects to children; however,
there’s more to sailing than just the practical side. For kids, it’s an opportunity to learn certain life
skills that may not previously have been available to them, such as communication, responsibility,
and the ability to take lead or submit to leadership. But at the heart of every excursion is safety.
The Basics of Safety
One of the first lessons to teach kids before going out on the water is to respect the water. This
means safety gear such as life jackets is essential even in the best conditions. For kids, it’s also
important to become confident in their ability to brave the water in the event they’re somehow land
up in the water to avoid panic. It’s also important to let kids know that while sailing is a fun
excursion, it also needs to be taken seriously in order to protect everyone aboard the vessel.
Playing To the Ability of Each Kid
Just as kids have different abilities in the classroom, so will they on a boat. Be sure to pay special
attention to kids with additional needs and to allow them the opportunity to contribute to the
excursion in their own way. Sailing is a particularly good way to unleash special abilities in kids and
tends to provide a safe way for kids to engage in a small group activity.
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
It's important to constantly keep an eye out for potential dangers. These include keeping youngsters
off railings and roofs and to ensure that babies and toddlers are safe and warm. It’s also important
to keep an eye on weather conditions and ensure that sunscreen, windbreakers, and raincoats are
onboard. Take the time to teach kids about boat safety and allow them to take on some of the
responsibilities of sailing in order to create a long-lasting love for the water.
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Auxiliarist Gail Giacomini teaching a safe boating
class to youth. Photo by USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs.

13. Cold temperatures can be a challenge for even the best prepared boater. This is particularly true for
paddlers, who may be separated from cold water by only a thin boat hull; subjected to wind, spray,
and cold air; and immersed or capsized by rough water. Even if they never capsize or fall overboard,
paddlers may sit in cold water and be immersed by waves throughout their trip. After a capsizing or
swim, paddlers continue to be exposed to the elements even if they are able to get back in their
boat. That exposure continues until the trip ends, placing paddlers at risk for both short and longer-
term complications from cold exposure. Cold air and water can make a paddling trip a miserable
experience. For ill-prepared – or even well-prepared but unlucky paddlers, a miserable trip can
become dangerous or fatal. Fortunately, paddlers can use a wide range of approaches to reduce
risks when paddling in the cold, and to help ensure an enjoyable paddling experience.
To help manage the risks of cold water, paddlers must be prepared to face three primary cold
hazards –hypothermia, cold shock response, and cold incapacitation. Paddlers might suffer from
one, two or all three of these conditions, depending on weather and water conditions, their
individual preparation, and their specific circumstances.
By Robin Pope
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Auxiliarist Robin Pope paddling through white water rapids.
Photo by Michigan State Department of Recreation and Boating.

14. Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature below 95F. What does it feel like as the body
cools from normal temperature to the onset of hypothermia? As a person’s body temperature cools
down, they often say they feel cold, particularly that their hands and feet feel cold. If they continue to
cool, victims begin to shiver and lose fine motor control. Tasks like zipping a life jacket or putting on
a spray skirt become difficult as muscles in the arms and hands cool. At the same time, hypothermia
impairs judgment. The combination of impaired judgment and decreased muscle function can lead
to a capsizing or swim. With further cooling, shivering becomes more violent. Gross motor skills (e.g.,
paddling, swimming, or walking) deteriorate and a capsizing or a fall overboard becomes almost
inevitable. Victims become disoriented and may only respond to painful stimulus. Eventually, victims
become unconscious and shivering stops. Without flotation, unconscious victims will sink. Even with
flotation, subjects may be unable to protect their airway from small waves. Ultimately, cooling leads
to abnormal heart rhythms and death.
Cold incapacitation occurs when cold water immersion makes it hard or
impossible for a swimmer to use their hands, arms and legs.
Hypothermia is clearly dangerous, but it doesn’t happen suddenly. Even when swimming in ice water
(32F or colder), victims without warm clothing may take 30 minutes or more to lose consciousness.
In 50F water, subjects may take an hour or more to lose consciousness. But, paddlers often are on
the water for hours and may be repeatedly immersed by spray and waves. After a swim, they
continue to be exposed to cold and wet conditions as they recover and re-enter their boat. Even the
best prepared paddlers can develop hypothermia if they are exposed to cold, wet and windy
conditions for a long enough time. Hypothermia will eventually become life threatening but before it
does, the associated loss of strength, coordination and judgment might lead to dangerous situations.
For example, a rapid that is challenging to run in warm weather might become impossible to safely
run when a paddler is shivering and having trouble staying upright. Poor judgment, associated with
hypothermia, might keep a paddler from recognizing that hazard until too late.
Even the most experienced paddler can develop hypothermia if exposed to cold, wet and windy conditions for a long
enough time. (Photo courtesy of USCG Office of Boating Safety)
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15. For example, a rapid that is challenging to run in warm weather might become impossible to safely
run when a paddler is shivering and having trouble staying upright. Poor judgment, associated with
hypothermia, might keep a paddler from recognizing that hazard until too late. The cold shock
response (also referred to as cold water shock or cold shock) is the second cold water hazard
paddlers face. It is an involuntary response to sudden immersion in cold-water, such as an
unexpected capsize or swim, causing gasping, rapid breathing, elevated heart rate, and steep rises in
blood pressure. Victims frequently panic. Panic and uncontrolled breathing can cause swimmers to
inhale water and drown. Rapid increases in heart rate and blood pressure can stress the heart and
potentially cause heart attack or stroke.
Victims may be unable to swim and, if they’re not wearing a life jacket, can quickly sink and drown.
The cold shock response typically lasts for only a few minutes (although it may seem like longer).
After it resolves, subjects’ breathing rate will slow and they will be better able to participate in their
rescue. It is most likely to occur in waters 60F or colder, but can occur in warmer water, particularly if
air temperatures are much warmer than water temperatures. Cold incapacitation occurs when cold
water immersion makes it hard or impossible for a swimmer to use their hands, arms and legs.
Victims lose both strength and sensation because cold muscles and nerves simply don’t work as well
as warm ones. Victims have difficulty swimming and eventually are unable to even hold on to a
rescue line .If victims are not wearing a life jacket and have no other means of flotation, they will sink
and drown once cold incapacitation occurs. Cold incapacitation can take an hour or more to occur in
water 60F or warmer. However, the colder the water is, the faster cold incapacitation develops. In
50F water, cold incapacitation can develop in as little as 10 to 20 minutes.
Well-prepared paddlers should be familiar with all these conditions because all can be mitigated or
even prevented. Cold shock impacts the first few minutes of a swim and is a direct result of sudden
cold-water exposure. Cold incapacitation can occur after as little as 10 to 20 minutes of immersion.
Hypothermia is more likely to occur after longer exposures to cold air and water. Both cold
incapacitation and hypothermia can affect paddlers before, during and after a swim. Fortunately,
there are many things paddlers can do to manage these problems.
Through proper planning and preparation, paddlers can take many steps to prevent and manage cold-related
problems. (Photo courtesy of USCG Office of Boating Safety)
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16. The most important step is to wear your life jacket whenever you paddle. Not surprisingly, most
people who drown when boating aren’t wearing a lifejacket. Life jackets keep you afloat even
when you’re incapacitated by cold or injury. But, lifejackets are like seat belts – they don’t work if
they’re not worn.
When you paddle, wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the conditions. Evaluate the
conditions first, and then decide what you’ll need.
If you do boat when it’s cold, boat conservatively. Paddle on more protected waters to reduce the
risk of a swim. Take shorter trips at the warmest part of the day to help stay warm. Boating
conservatively reduces the risk of capsizing or swimming.
Make sure you eat and drink while boating. Calories and hydration keeps you warm.
Have basic survival equipment, including signaling devices and rescue gear, on your person. You
may have additional equipment in your boat but it doesn’t help if the boat drifts away.
Practice swimming with your cold-water clothing so you know how much clothing you need to
stay warm in a given situation, and what it feels like to swim with it.
Take a first aid class such as Wilderness First Aid that covers care for cold related illness. Develop
your paddling and emergency skills. Better paddling skills reduce the risk of a swim. Better
emergency skills make you better able to manage the consequences of a swim by yourself or
someone else.
The most important step is to wear a life jacket. It can keep you afloat even when
incapacitated by cold.
Paddlers can take steps to prevent and manage cold related problems. Some of the steps suggested
below are general safe-boating principles, others are specific to cold water. All of them can help
create a safer and more fun paddling experience.
Paddlers should always be prepared to end up in the water. (Photo courtesy of USCG Office of Boating Safety)
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17. Carole Neidich-Ryder, AUXFS, District 1 – South, who is a resident of Long Island, served 30 years as a
member of the New York State Defense Force, and reached the rank of Colonel. The Defense Force
now has a unified command structure, but formerly contained an Army Division and an Air Division.
The missions of the New York Guard include force augmentation, assistance, and support of the New
York Army National Guard and New York Air National Guard, respectively, as well as support for civil
authorities in New York State. Notably, Carole was activated and served in logistics during the
investigation of the crash of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (TWA 800), a Boeing 747-100 that
exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York, on July 17, 1996,
minutes after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport; Woodstock II and Y2K transition as
a radio officer; and disaster relief following 9/11 at the World Trade Towers in New York City. In her
civilian career, with Masters degrees in both Biology and Earth and Environmental Studies, she has
worked as senior biologist for the Nassau County Department of Recreation and Parks and currently
teaches at Nassau Community College.
Cooking Runs in the Family
Carole got her passion for cooking at an early age, growing up in a house that was always full of
people and the aroma of homecooked Italian food. Grandfather Carmine oversaw the family kitchen
on Sundays and Carole and the other children often helped Grandpa make meatballs, stuffed shells
and gravy for spaghetti. Carmine brought to this role his personal passion for cooking and his
professional experience as a chocolatier and proprietor of an ice cream shop. The apple did not fall
far from the tree as Carole’s mother worked as a chocolatier in Massachusetts and New York and
later as a chef in her own right, cooking at a Naval Officers’ Club and hotel in Florida. 17
By Carole Neidich-Ryder and John Quinn
Carole Neidich-Ryder, AUXFS, preparing dishes at New York Air
National Guard Station. Photos by USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs.

18. Building on a Career of Service as an AUXFS
Shortly before completing her thirty years in the Defense Force, friend and colleague from Nassau
Community College, Lance Rigano, aware of Carole’s continuing passion for service, persuaded her
to join the USCG Auxiliary in 2016. Shortly thereafter, Auxiliarist Yvonne De Salvo discovered her
passion for the culinary arts and invited her to cook at USCG Station Jones Beach. Carole was
touched by the fact that AUXFS’s were so appreciated by the men and women serving at Station
Jones Beach that she was “hooked.” The Station became her “home away from home.” Carole went
through the formal AUXFS training and worked directly with her CS1 to become fully qualified in
about a year.
Station Jones Beach has set a high bar for food service. By consistently meeting this standard, AUXFS’
have earned the trust and respect of their active duty counterparts. When a gold side Culinary
Specialist (CS) goes on leave, they know they can trust the AUXFS’ to fulfill their force augmentation
role. Carole takes great satisfaction in providing her younger shipmates, who may be away from
home for the first time, excellent food with a home cooked flair that makes them feel appreciated
and welcomed. This is particularly the case during the holiday seasons, including Thanksgiving,
Christmas and Easter. Carole and her fellow Food Service Specialists prepared Thanksgiving meals
for the past three years and have cooked breakfast on Christmas and Easter for the past two,
earning the appreciation of their active duty shipmates. However, in 2018, no sooner had the
Coasties sat down for this marvelous repast when a SAR alarm came in. All immediately rose to
answer the call of duty. Carole realized that she had just witnessed the Coast Guard’s core values of
“Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty” in action.
Carole now serves as the ASDO for Sector Long Island Sound. If you drive down the Meadowbrook
Parkway to Coast Guard Station Jones Beach during the weekday, chances are you will see an AUXFS
and CS working side-by-side preparing lunch and on occasion, breakfast or dinner. That’s because
Auxiliarists have been welcomed and have become an integral part of food services at the station.
Accordingly, she works closely with CS1 Earle Leonard and CS2 Ricky Jones to manage AUXFS
participation at the Station, including training. She has been cooking Mondays and holidays at
Station Jones Beach since 2015. She and the other AUXFS’ regularly augment the food service staff at
the Station as needed, depending on CS schedules and AUXFS staff availability, including emergency
leave situations. On occasion in the past, AUXFS’ have cooked breakfast lunch and dinner, covering
as much as 27 percent of the meals served in a week at the station.
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Carole Neidich-Ryder other AUXFS members. Photos by USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs.

19. Currently there are five AUXFS’ and two AUXFS trainees that serve Station Jones Beach. During the
work week Carole and Merle Robinson prepare meals with trainees, Andy Priesman and Neal
Fairchild. They are joined by Yvonne DeSalvo, Joseph Villafane and Alex Krupnik for special events
and holidays.
In addition to cooking at Station Jones Beach, Carole, Merle and Alex have cooked on USCGC’s
KATHERINE WALKER and STURGEON BAY, as well as the training barque USCGC EAGLE. D1S has an
active AUXFS Aboard program, led by ASDO John Gallagher. When a cutter notifies John that an
Auxiliarist is needed to cover the absence of a CS, he will poll the qualified AUXFS’s to answer this call
to duty. The AUXFS will be responsible for following the menu drawn up by the CS and may work
with or without a CS on board, depending on the size of the cutter. The AUXFS’s serve both while
docked and underway.
Because the AUXFS’ have forged such a successful relationship with their active duty counterparts,
the Coast Guard now includes Auxiliarists in culinary training opportunities. For example, Auxiliarists
have participated in Culinary Symposia held at Sector New York the past three years. At these
symposia experts in Coast Guard and private food service come together to train CS’s and AUXFS’s in
many aspects of food planning, preparation and service. Specific classes have included baking, sous
vide, butchering, Asian cooking, sushi, grilling, sauces and plating. It was at a Culinary Symposium
two years ago that Carole and Merle took up baking with CSC Matthew Shaw. They received expert
training in baking cookies and specialty rolls as well as cooking pastry cream and crème Brule under
the Chief’s guidance. It was through CSC Shaw that Carole lost her fear of baking and began to look
for recipes that she thought her shipmates at Station Jones beach would enjoy. She expanded her
repertoire into homemade pizzas, cookies, cakes, pierogis and other doughy delights including those
made with chocolate and ice cream.
CSC Noah Bray from Sector New York sums up the general feeling about participation by AUXFS’s,
“One word to describe AUX support – ‘underutilized!’ Having AUX chefs around always seems to
reboot my staff and get them to re-engage with their trade. I totally love all my AUXFS’s that I have
had the pleasure to get to know over the last few years. I think there is enormous potential, and that
the AUX program should be more aggressively integrated into the formal training that CSs get.”
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Carole Neidich-Ryder with Long Island, NY AUXFS crews. Photos by USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs.

20. By Ron Darcey
Auxiliary Aviation (AUXAIR) is not well known because there is no press and no fanfare. Not
surprisingly AUXAIR is somewhat unknown, even within some levels of the active Coast Guard. In
fact, Auxiliary Aviation is the smallest of the small in the Coast Guard Auxiliary community, with less
than 300 aviators flying fewer than two hundred aircraft in total.
But with that number of aircraft and personnel, Auxiliary aviators provide a dedicated force
multiplier by increasing the number of aircraft available for the mission, or filling in when Coast
Guard air is called away for more demanding missions. Routine operations for AUXAIR are air safety
patrols flown week-to-week, month-to-month year-round. Auxiliary air patrols are requested by the
pilots who fly them and must be approved by the Coast Guard air station to which they are assigned.
Perhaps you might have caught a glimpse of Auxiliary aviators at an airport, uniformed in sage green
military flight suits, on the ramp fueling their airplane or having lunch. They might have been
preparing to depart for a patrol, just having returned after hours aloft, or secured from a search and
rescue mission.
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AUXAIR pilot in cockpit of an Auxiliary facility.
Photo by USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs.

21. A closer look would reveal who they were, from the assortment
of patches on their flight suits, the one on the right breast
announcing ‘United States Coast Guard Auxiliary,’ backed by
three red, white and blues stripes angled diagonally across. On
the left breast, a black leather patch identifying the wearer as a
pilot, aircrew or observer. On the right shoulder, a patch
identifying the Coast Guard Air Station they are attached to, on
the left, our flag.
On a closer look at the airplane, you might notice, just under the
pilot’s windscreen, a small shield proclaiming it a Coast Guard
aircraft facility. Some carry the unmistakable red, white and
blue stripe of the Coast Guard under the right wing.
In 1939, Congress established a Coast Guard Reserve composed of volunteer U.S. Citizens, owners of
motorboats or yachts. In 1941, Congress created a military Coast Guard Reserve, renaming the
original volunteer organization as the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist
and support the Coast Guard in any mission, role or operation authorized by law.
In 1946, an aviation element was added to the Auxiliary but it was slow to expand, because the
mission hadn’t been specifically defined, regularly exercised or simply comprehended as to where it
fit. The fact was, Auxiliary aviation was sort of a step-child until the late 1980s, and even then, was a
somewhat loosely organized bunch of pilots and observers flying over shorelines, bays and harbors,
and inland waterways and lakes, its mission only then beginning to materialize.
That suddenly changed post-9/11. From that moment, Auxiliary Aviation began a quick rush to
maturity, as it became readily apparent that an aviation capability of experienced civilian pilots and
observers, flying personal aircraft could indeed be of importance.
Auxiliary Aviator William Burns.
Photo by Roger Bazeley.
AUX-AIR and AUX-COM Auxiliary members standing next to USCG M-65-D Helicopter used for SAR missions with
specialized equipment on display for training first responder agencies and Auxiliary participants. Standing L-R:
AUXAIR pilot Kerr, Bush, pilot Todebusch, and pilot Larry Olsen. Photo by Roger Bazeley.
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22. With the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Coast Guard was faced with
new and broader challenges. By 2003, Auxiliary Aviation was beginning to evolve into a solid and
fully capable force multiplier. By the middle of that decade, the Coast Guard and its Auxiliary
Aviation component had an operational doctrine and a mission. The AUXAIR mission has intensified
since then.
AUXAIR, recruitment of pilots, observers and aircraft accelerated, with training becoming more
structured and organizationally mandated, ramped up to integrate crew resource management,
spatial disorientation, situational awareness and risk assessment training. And, as the country
became more security conscious, by 2005, all aviators, in order to retain operational status, were
required to submit to the FS-86 security background check.
The mission-mix also intensified, swinging into maritime domain awareness, port and harbor
security and an increasing awareness of critical infrastructure. Then, in 2007, as Coast Guard Air
began training for Rotary Wing Air Intercept (RWAI) operations, AUXAIR deployed, flying their aircraft
on RWAI support missions as air intercept targets.
As demands on the Coast Guard accelerated, legislation expanded the Commandant’s authority to
use the Auxiliary, and especially AUXAIR, to assist other Federal agencies, State authorities, and local
governments. By 2011, AUXAIR began integrating routine patrols into operations with the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), flying within the National Marine Sanctuary along
the Nation’s coastlines; the sanctuaries, part and parcel of the Coast Guard’s mission of Marine
Environmental Protection.
These are but a fragment of AUXAIR’s responsibilities. As more missions and operations are
integrated into Auxiliary Aviation’s area of responsibility, the need for pilots, an, especially for
observers, has become critical and recruitment has become a daily effort to enlist more observers.
Cessna 172 used for Flying Search and Rescue (SAR) Patrols and Aerial Photo documentation. Photo by USCG
Auxiliary Public Affairs
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23. So, what does it take for someone to join this organization as a pilot or air observer? A first step
would be to go on-line to ‘Auxiliary Aviation’ where you’ll discover the requirements of membership,
the aviation program, training, squadron operations and the flotillas nearest you.
For pilot owners, you will find what is expected of you to prepare your aircraft to be an official Coast
Guard aviation asset. You will also see that while flying for the Auxiliary you’ll receive
reimbursement for fuel and a maintenance allowance for each hour on operations.
Those interested in the air observer program, are also very welcomed to apply because
missions/operations must be flown with one, or more observers. The AUXAIR website introduces
and outlines air observer induction, training and the operational requirements of the position.
Persons considering air observer, need not have aviation experience, though helpful, as candidates
are thoroughly trained in each aspect of observer tasks and responsibilities.
Training to fly Coast Guard Aviation missions is a lengthy and demanding procedure. As you
progress, you will meet new people, make new, often close, relationships, and most important,
become an essential part as a Coast Guard Auxiliary pilot, crew, or air observer in service to your
country. You will also learn a very different way of flying your airplane to higher proficiency. Once
awarded the silver wings of an Auxiliary pilot or leather breast patch of an Auxiliary air observer, you
will have become a member of ‘Team Coast Guard'.
AUXAIR Kerr, Todebusch and Busch stand in front of 1957 Bell AUXAIR Helicopter used for Flying Search and Rescue
(SAR) Patrols. Auxiliary Communication Vehicle is in the background. Photo by Roger Bazeley.
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24. The Coast Guard Auxiliary stood up its first unit dedicated to supporting the Coast Guard Research
and Development Center (RDC) at last Aug. 26 at the RDC. Rear Adm. Tom Allan, commander of the
First Coast Guard District, and Commodore William Bowen of Coast Guard Auxiliary District One
(Southern Region) presided at the event.
The new Auxiliary unit supports the RDC mission by coordinating requests for assets and skills in
three focus areas: subject matter expertise, field research activities and public affairs. The new
Auxiliary unit coordinator, Bruce Buckley, is developing a skills bank that matches Coast Guard
research priorities to Auxiliary skill sets across the nation. The unit expects to be a major force
multiplier for Coast Guard research. The RDC has been executing Coast Guard research priorities in
southeastern Connecticut since 1972. RDC reduces the risk and raises the value of introducing new
technology into the Coast Guard by evaluating how it can be applied to Coast Guard missions.
By Dr. Joe DiRenzo, RDC (USCG Research and Development Center) Public Affairs
RADM
Allan,
District
1,
is
briefed
by
RDC
Researcher
Steve
Dunn
on
unmannedaviation
systems.
Photo
by
Joe
DiRenzo.
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25. Worked side-by-side with RDC in field-testing alternatives to pyrotechnic signaling devices that
resulted in a new hand-held electronic Visual Distress Signaling Device standard.
Helped with public prize competition challenges that included serving as technical judges and
providing test assets to evaluate person-in-the-water detection technologies.
Assisted RDC personnel with constructing a ground control station in Fairbanks, AK, for a
Department of Homeland Security-sponsored project on CubeSats.
Created a documentary of large-scale oil burn research on Little Sand Island in Mobile Bay,
Alabama.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary has a long history of supporting large-scale field testing, through voluntary
dedication of their time and personal assets, to improve the performance of Coast Guard aviation
and surface assets. In the last few years the Auxiliary has become a key RDC partner in the execution
of an array of diverse research projects:
The RDC will host an outdoor exhibit including an unmanned response boat and other technology to
highlight its autonomous technology research in conjunction with the unit stand-up.
RADM
Allan,
District
1
USCG,
is
briefed
by
RDC
Researcher
Jason
Story
on
unmanned
Recreational
Boating
Safety
(RBS)
surface
systems.
Photo
by
Joe
DiRenzo.
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26. Rememberwhentheradiowasrevolutionary,thetelevision,evenemail?Thesemediadevicesliterally
changedthewayweconsumecontent;andsocialmediaisnodifferent,especiallyforbusinesses,non-
profitsandvolunteerorganizations.Seventy-fourpercentofFacebookusersvisitthesiteatleastoncea
dayaccordingtothePewResearchCenter,whileothersocialmediachannelsareplayingcatchup,butstill
havebecomepartoftheAmericancommunicationsfabric.Thistrendsuggeststhatthisshouldbethe
centerpieceofyourpublicaffairsmission.Whenisthelasttimeyouhad74%ofyourAORshowupfora
publicaffairsbooth?Yestheinteractionisdifferent,butthelargeaudiencethatsocialmediacancapture
canleadtomorestudentsforboatingsafetycourses,morevesselexamsperformedand,more
perspectivemembers.
Socialmediacanbeusedinamultitudeofways.ThePublicAffairsManualstressestheprinciplesof“Right
Tool,RightLevel,RightAudience.”The“RightTool”wouldaskwhichsocialmediasitewillworkbestformy
flotillaordivision.ThereisFacebook,Instagram,Twitter,YouTube,andSnapChat,justtonameafew.
The“RightLevel”wouldaskwhichlevelwithintheAuxiliaryshouldreleasethisinformationfirst.Didthis
eventhappenattheflotillalevel?Thentheflotillashouldreleasetheinformationfirst.Isitanewdirective
fromNational?Nationalshouldreleaseitfirst.Thosewhodeveloptheinformationarethebestsourcesto
talkaboutit.
“RightAudience”wouldbedeterminingwhoisyourtargetaudienceandwhatwouldmakethisinformation
appealingtothem.Doesapostofalltextworkforthisinformation?Couldituseaphotooraweblink?
Theseareallquestionstothinkaboutwhendevelopingasocialmediachannel.
ManagingaU.S.CoastGuardAuxiliarysocialmediaaccountisnotthetoughestpartofthisproject,butit
canbetoughfindingcontentandappropriatewaystoprovideittoyouraudience.Wehaveadutyand
responsibilityto“Tellthetruth,Tellitall,Tellitnow.”TheAuxiliaryhasoneofthemoststoriedandunique
historiesofavolunteerorganizationandeventhoughthemediachannelshavechanged,weshouldfind
waystocontinuetoshareit.
SocialmediahasbecometheinformationhighwayforamajorityoftheAmericanpublic.WeasAuxilarists,
needtostepourgameupandseesocialmedianotassomethingwepostoneverysixmonthsbut
somethingwithconstant,newcontentthatwillenticepeopletolearnaboutourorganization.Every
AuxiliaristhastheawesomeresponsibilityofsharingthestoryofTeamCoastGuardandsocialmediacan
openupabrandnewavenueforallofus.
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27. Fel-low-ship – Is defined by the Auxiliary as an essential ingredient in making any organization of volunteers successful
and encourages a close team building relationship between Auxiliarists and its USCG personnel. Fellowship is built upon
honesty and trust and nurtured by encouraging and mentoring each other in the quest for self and group improvement
and love of mutual participation. Our shipmates, which include the USCG active members, our family, and a key element
of Team Coast Guard. We are welcome ambassadors to new USCG active personnel that frequently rotate through our
districts’ areas of operations, unfamiliar with their new locations. We can be and are of great value in welcoming and
providing comfort in addition to providing support as a force multiplier.
In essence, fellowship is more than a high-minded word; it encompasses passion and devotion to duty in carrying out our
missions – it is the glue that binds us in caring for our shipmates in times of unexpected risk. During these unprecedented
times of the COVID-19 global pandemic, natural seasonal hurricanes disasters, and national unrest and divisiveness;
sharing, Auxiliary and USCG events help alleviate self-doubt, loneliness and social alienation. These fellowship events
can consist of on-line boating safety courses, educational workshops and Sea Scout training, or inviting Auxiliary and
USCG personnel to share their knowledge and experience as speakers or instructors.
The strength of developing stronger fellowship-based programs and activities by flotilla, division, district, and national
levels; reveals amazing talented members with incredibly diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences; who embrace
their volunteer activities with purpose and passion. Mentoring fellow shipmates, including our “Team USCG” members,
reinforces career development, service and volunteer retention; it can foster recruitment through shared positive
experiences. Sustainable fellowship activities enhance the value of our volunteers’ by providing respect, compassion,
and passion for our missions. Enlightened leadership can create innovative opportunities for increased participation,
especially in all areas of public affairs; webinars, social media and digital publishing.
Online classes have been helpful, but are more effective when learning is interactive with discussion of new ideas and
methodology. The National Public Affairs Photography twelve-week workshop with lead instructor Robin Priestly, Branch
Chief Photography, has been one of those new opportunities to interact and improve members’ skills. Over the next year
we will need to increase the number of online interactive opportunities. Local public affairs, social media and publications
staff officers, along with flotilla newsletters and membership publications, including the Navigator Express quarterly e-
magazine and the Navigator printed annual publication, will become increasingly important elements in fostering
fellowship.
As leaders we need to help lift the human spirt by recognizing diversity as a value that bolsters USCG Commandant
Schultz’s belief that we are “stronger together.” For instance, many of our shipmates are vulnerable to social alienation,
loneliness and homesickness. This may be especially true among newer USCG members who are single or leaving
young families behind when deployed. Just as we create events and shared activities for our communities and the
boating public, we can create activities to support Coast Guard families. With the COVID-19 and Auxiliary “stand-down”
orders, many of our older members, who, due to age and health issues are increasingly lonely and feel alienated from
fellowship activities. We need to ask ourselves, are we doing all we can to reach out beyond an email or call and ask,
“how are you doing?”
We must look beyond what has become the “new normal.” As Winston Churchill said, “Never give in, never give in,
never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honor and
good sense.” Fellowship is the spirt of Team Coast Guard ethos in putting our shipmates’ safety and wellbeing before
ourselves and to communicate our concern. As part of “Team Coast Guard,” we all sail in the same ship to serve and
protect others. As Maya Angelou said, “our mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some
passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
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28. WHY I JOINED THE AUXILIARY:
Growing up on the ‘Jersey Cape,’ Joe Giannattasio spent much of his time at the beach; swimming,
sailing, wake skimming and surfing are all common activities for most kids at the shore. Many
Auxiliarists know Joe from his participation in various District Fifth Northern offices and activities
over the past 17 years. Joe says that his decision to serve in the Coast Guard Auxiliary was a direct
result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. “Many people say they support our servicemen
and women,” he said. “I wanted to demonstrate my support in both word and deed, so I joined the
Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla in Cape May. And though he is now far along from his youth, Joe still
retains much of his seashore lifestyle and combines it with designing Auxiliary
inspired custom surfboards and skim boards.
“I thoroughly enjoy being in the Auxiliary and part of Team Coast
Guard,” says Giannattasio. “And I started customizing items
associated with my sentiment of the Auxiliary.
BY TIMOTHY MARKS
Joe has created numerous Auxiliary inspired and branded
works over the years in the Auxiliary. The many items he
has customized include flight helmets, water skis, a Jeep,
aircraft sections, and a wave runner. The majority of his
Auxiliary-graphic designed works have been surfboards,
skateboards and skim boards that he donates to the
Auxiliary ‘Friday-Fun-Nite’ auctions held during district
conferences (D-TRAIN) with the proceeds going toward
deferring the cost of conducting the D-TRAIN. The boards
are all numbered and signed by Joe, and generated spirited
bidding.
Two years ago, the U.S. Coast Guard honored Joe Giannattasio as the
2017 National Auxiliarist of the Year. “The Auxiliary has presented me
amazing opportunities and thrilling experiences,” said Giannattasio. “The most significant is the bond
developed with other Auxiliary and active duty members, and I consider them special - like family."
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32. WE REMEMBER OUR DEDICATED
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