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Welcome Message from the New District Commodore and Chief of Staff

Hello and Welcome to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 7 Website

Welcome to the Seventh District Coast Guard Auxiliary. Our district is dedicated to promoting maritime safety, supporting Coast Guard missions, and serving our communities. Our District Commodore, Martin Goodwin, and our District Chief of Staff, Murray Price, invite you to explore the vast amount of information and resources contained on our website.

About the Seventh District Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Seventh District Coast Guard Auxiliary is the largest of the 16 Coast Guard Districts nationwide, spanning across South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With over 3,800 dedicated volunteer men and women, our district is a diverse cross-section of our nation, reflecting the broad spectrum of talents and backgrounds that contribute to our success. The Seventh District Auxiliary is a key member of Team Coast Guard, supporting our active-duty partners in missions and activities throughout our area. We are committed to serving our nation on the water, in the air, and on land.

Our History and Mission

The Coast Guard Auxiliary was established by U.S. Congressional legislation on June 23, 1939. In 2024, we celebrated our 85th year of dedicated service to the Coast Guard and the recreational boating community. The Auxiliary is the uniformed, non-military volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. We support the Coast Guard in noncombatant and non-law enforcement missions, such as promoting safety at sea, increasing boater efficiency, assisting with laws and compliance, and providing force augmentation. Over the years, the Auxiliary's mission has expanded to include a wide range of activities, such as boating safety education, environmental protection, and disaster relief.

Today, the Coast Guard Auxiliary has approximately 21,000 volunteer members who collectively dedicate over 4.5 million service hours annually and have accomplished close to 500,000 missions in support of the Coast Guard. The Auxiliary continues to play a vital role in saving lives, aiding mariners in distress, and promoting maritime safety.

Our Dedicated Members

Our members come from all walks of life and are deeply committed to their missions. The families of our Auxiliarists are also incredibly supportive, enabling our members to volunteer their time, talents, and services successfully. Members volunteer their boats, airplanes, radios, and even purchase their own uniforms and pay dues to serve in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Many hours are devoted to training to become certified in various specialty fields and mission areas, ensuring that we are always skilled, knowledgeable, and ready to serve the Coast Guard, boating public, and our nation.

Join Our Team

We invite you to join our team. Click Here for more information on joining our team and serving your country. Together, we are Semper Paratus (always ready) to make a difference.

Martin Goodwin
USCG Auxiliary
Seventh Coast Guard District