United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Mile Hi Flotilla - Denver.

03/13/2026

🚤☀️ Adventure Ready? Wear It!
Nothing beats a day on the water — sunshine, fresh air, and a little adventure. But the best captains know the real key to fun is being prepared.
A life jacket isn’t just safety gear… it’s part of your boating style. 😎🦺
✔ Comfortable
✔ Smart
✔ Could save your life
Before you leave the dock, make sure everyone onboard is Adventure Ready. Clip it, zip it, and WEAR IT!

03/12/2026

Your Mile Hi Flotilla is gearing up for the warm season! ☀️🚤

Our paddlecraft team (AUXPAD) works alongside our facilities—including boats, jet skis, and aircraft—to support operations on the water.

This season we’ll be conducting missions such as:
• Search and rescue
• Recovery operations
• Responding to calls for assistance
• Vessel safety checks
• Public education and outreach
• And more!

Interested in getting involved or learning more about what we do? Send us a message here or visit https://cgaux.org/ to find out how you can join the team.

03/01/2026

Let someone know where you are. File a float plan!

02/18/2026

What is one of the ways the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary supports active duty operations? Line handling of course 🪢

One of the many things you can learn in the Auxiliary is seamanship, with the opportunity to support active duty and Auxiliary boat crews as they go out and make your local waters safer.

📸: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Norwich AUP Unit

02/14/2026

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Wear your life jacket—
We’re looking out for YOU. 💘🚤
This Valentine’s Day, show your boat some love and practice safe boating with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Because the only thing that should be sinking is your heart… into romance, not the water. 😉

02/09/2026

02/06/2026

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is always standing ready to assist active duty operations when called upon 🛟

Did you know that in the Auxiliary, you can be certified as a member of Boat Crew? Crewmembers taking part in active duty and Auxilary operations to keep your boating community safe.

📸: Braeden Krzenski, Norwich Univ. AUP Flotilla

02/03/2026

Oh the places you'll go!

The Auxiliary University Program (AUP) is one of the many programs the Auxiliary offers. Although it is not guarenteed, those who excel and distinguish themselves often become commisioned officers in the United States Coast Guard.

While only available at select universities, remote opportunities do exist for those wishing to participate in the program. Find out the oppurtinites that await you by visiting: https://www.cgauxedu.us/

Currently, your Flotilla has AUP members!

Welcome to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program (AUP).  Our mission is to provide a continuous resource of well-trained viable officer candidates which can develop into career officers in the United States Coast Guard or similar service agency, without the commitment of an ROT...

01/31/2026

A comprehensive infographic on ice thickness for your pleasure and safety.

01/28/2026

Ice Safety: The 1-10-1 Rule

❄️ 1 minute to control breathing after cold water shock;
❄️ 10 minutes of meaningful movement before muscle function is lost;
❄️ 1 hour before loss of consciousness from hypothermia.

Through public education, training, and outreach, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarists support Active Duty operations by helping share lifesaving cold-water safety knowledge—because prevention and preparedness are part of the mission.

01/27/2026

Clearing the waters on a murky subject.

In the Auxiliary, the insignia that some members wear is representative of the responsibilities a member holds, not their authority over other members.

Members with insignias with a blue “A” are more leadership-oriented and are elected by their peers.

Members with red “A” insignias are appointed by their superiors into roles that are appropriate for their skillset.

📸: United States Coast Guard Auxiliary