U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Traverse City 26-10

08/15/2026

There are plenty of ways to serve! ⚓
Our Traverse City Auxiliary members bring their own skills and experience to support the Coast Guard and our boating community.

Interested in learning more? Send us a DM. 🇺🇸

The Auxiliary offers many options for members to serve using skills they have developed in their personal or professional life.

The Auxiliary is especially active in supporting Recreational Boating Safety, along with providing assistance to missions such as marine safety, emergency management, watchstanding, public affairs, cybersecurity, chaplain services, aircraft/watercraft operator fields, aids to navigation verification, and much more!

📸: Aux Chris Booth

08/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Coast Guard Day! 🇺🇸

During a Search and Rescue (SAR) demonstration hosted by the Grand Traverse Yacht Club, U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City showcased the training, precision, and teamwork required to carry out its lifesaving mission.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 26-10 was proud to support the event with an Auxiliary boat crew providing on-water safety throughout the demonstration.

Thank you to the dedicated members of Air Station Traverse City, and to all who serve in the U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary. Semper Paratus. 🇺🇸

📸 Flotilla Auxiliary 26-10

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Tuesday isNational Coast Guard Day! We're celebrating with some trivia!What type of helicopter is flown by U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City?Let us kn

07/25/2026

Behind every fireworks show is a team helping keep the water safe.
Proud to support the U.S. Coast Guard and our local law enforcement partners during Charlevoix’s Venetian Festival. 🎆⚓

07/12/2026

See you next year, National Cherry Festival! 🍒

Parade flyby gives all the feels 🍒

07/04/2026

Today we celebrate 250 years of American independence and the freedoms that unite us. 🇺🇸

As you head out to enjoy Northern Michigan’s lakes and waterways, help make this holiday a safe one by wearing a life jacket, using your engine cutoff switch, and boating responsibly.

From all of us at U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 26-10, have a safe and happy Fourth of July as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

250 years of American pride and tradition. Our Founding Fathers fought for the ideals that they wanted for a country of the people. Alexander Hamilton, founder of what would become the United States Coast Guard, and many others fought wars and political battles for the country we know and love today.

We celebrate this day like only Americans know how, with cookouts, fireworks, and boating. While we spend time on the water enjoying the freedoms we have from our Founding Fathers, let's remember to be safe, wear a life jacket, and use the engine cutoff switch. Happy Birthday to the United States of America, and many more to come.

📷: Charles Brennan AUXPA3

07/01/2026

NORTHERN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- More patrol boats will be out on the water over the Fourth of July weekend.The U.S. Coast Guard will be a part of the 2026 Op

07/01/2026

July is Sun Safe Boating Month, and it’s also a great reminder of another important message: boat sober.

Whether you’re spending the day on Grand Traverse Bay or one of Northern Michigan’s many lakes, keep it simple:

🦺 Wear your life jacket.
☀️ Protect yourself from the sun.
💧 Stay hydrated.
🚤 Never operate a boat under the influence.

Have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend from your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

06/30/2026

See you there! 🍒 🚁

This year's FREE U.S. Coast Guard Open Ramp presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Traverse City 26-10 gives attendees a rare chance to get up close with a wide range of aircraft, including every airshow performer from the National Cherry Festival.

It's a great opportunity for enthusiasts and families to explore these impressive machines and meet the pilots behind them.

Guests can chat with the skilled pilots and crew, hearing firsthand about their flying experiences, the details of operating these aircraft, and the extensive training that goes into it.

Admission is free and open to everyone! Just note that security protocols will be in place, so plan to arrive early and allow time for a brief screening at the entrance.

SHUTTLES AVAILABLE: Park at the Presbyterian Church on West Minster Road (off Airport Access Road) or the Northwest Ed Career Tech Center parking lot (off Parsons Road) and hop on a shuttle! Shuttles run every 20 minutes from 5:00pm to 8:15pm.

Accessible Parking/Shuttles: For accessible parking, head to the Northwest Career Tech Center lot, all shuttles are accessible and will drop you right at the front gate.

A big thank you to the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City and Northwest Education Services for letting us use their parking lots! Please help us leave them cleaner than we found them. Thank you!!