History of Volunteers
Civilians began volunteering for the Coast Guard in the1930s through the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In 1975, the Auxiliary began to formally support Academy Admissions, principally by recruiting prospective cadets to Academy Introduction Mission (AIM). From 1996 to 2005, the Auxiliary helped Admissions through the Coast Guard Academy Team EAGLE (CGATE) program. Today, Academy Admissions Partners include:
- Alumni of the Coast Guard Academy
- Active duty and reserve personnel
- Parents of current and former cadets
- Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Coast Guard civilian employees
Every year, our Academy Admissions Partners travel over 100,000 miles and attend nearly 5,000 hours of Admissions recruiting events to conduct CGA outreach with tens of thousands of students. Admissions Partner efforts directly influence Academy application and acceptance rates and aid in shaping the future leadership of our service.
The Organization
The Associate Director of Admissions for Volunteer Programs, under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Admissions, supervises the Academy Admissions Partner program.
Regional/State Partner Coordinators
Help manage Partner activities and mentor new Partners in their local area.
