A Coast Guard Auxiliary officer is vigilant during a patrol. He observes as a storm approaches, while holding a rescue line and ball at the ready. Coast Guard Auxiliarists, numbering in the thousands, are volunteers and come from around the country. Among the Auxiliary’s best-known duties are enhancing recreational boating safety and aiding in search and rescue efforts. US Coast Guard Art Program 2025 Collection, Object Id # 202524, Coast Guard Auxiliary--Semper Paratus," David Ray, oil, 24 x 18 inches
