The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary celebrated its 85th anniversary with a ceremony held at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington D.C. on June 20th, 2024. The ceremony was attended by Coast Guard and Auxiliary leadership and recognized the Auxiliary’s rich history as a primary promoter of recreational boating safety and as an integral force multiplier for Team Coast Guard.
Rear Adm. Wayne Arguin, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, served as the presiding official for the ceremony and spoke on the wide variety of contributions the Auxiliary has made to the nation over its 85 year history. Auxiliary National Commodore Gus Formato also provided remarks thanking the hundreds of thousands of Auxiliarists who have volunteered over the eight plus decades and spoke on the exciting future that the organization has in store in the years to come.