Sal Rivera

Background

About Sal Rivera

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 014-05-02 We are the civilian uniformed volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard considers the Auxiliary its primary resource for recreational boating safety outreach and prevention. Auxiliary members conduct safety patrols on local waterways, assist in Search and Rescue, teach boating safety classes, conduct free vessel safety checks for the public, provide boating safety literature to dealers, as well as many other activities related to recreational boating safety. The Auxiliary is more than recreational boating safety; we regularly serve alongside our active-duty shipmates serving as communications watchstanders, uninspected passenger vessel inspectors,training resources for air and sea operations, numerous duties related to environmental protection and homeland security, and even as chefs! In fact, there are nearly two dozen "qualifications" open to Auxiliarists willing to put in the time and training. Collectively, Auxiliarists volunteer over 4.5 million hours per year and complete nearly missions - a true force multiplier for the Coast Guard!