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"(U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary) Arlington...Flotilla 14-2"
located in Jacksonville, Florida. We currently have 32 members who serve the
greater Arlington area. The Flotilla meets at 7:00 P.M. on the first Tuesday of
every month at the Fort Caroline Club 4131 Ferber Rd. Jacksonville FL 32277.
(Map to it)
Vision Statement: " We shall
develop member capabilities and
proficiencies for providing and improving recreational boating safety and insure
we remain responsive to Maritime Homeland Security efforts as we create the
organizational flexibility to better meet today's needs and tomorrow's
challenges"
Mission Statement: "United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary Flotilla 14-2 - Arlington- shall create a well trained and motivated
membership with the purpose of providing safe boating education and awareness to
the public. In addition, it is our purpose to act as a direct support and
force-multiplier for the United States Coast Guard missions."
The United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary is composed of uniformed, non-military volunteer's who assist the
Coast Guard in all of its varied missions, except for military and direct law
enforcement. These men and women can be found on the nation's waterways, in the
air, in classrooms and on the dock, performing Maritime Domain Awareness
patrols, safety patrols, vessel safety checks and public education.
The United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary was founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the U.S. Coast Guard
Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary in 1941. Its 30,000 members donate
millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions.
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