The U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary (CGAUX) is the uniformed citizen volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. Auxiliarists provide crucial non-law enforcement and non-military support to the U.S. Coast Guard land, sea and air missions.

Our Flotilla serves the New Bern and Oriental, NC area Recreational Boating Safety needs. We focus on promoting and improving Recreational Boating Safety through Public Education, Vessel Safety Inspections, providing Trained Coxswains, Crews and Facilities to augment the Coast Guard on our local waterways, Emergency Response and Assistance, and Supporting the U.S. Coast Guard Mission, Operational, Marine Safety, Administrative and Logistical Requirements.