USCG Aux - Division 2 - Sandy Hook, NJ

11/02/2026

New York City Marathon- 2026

A total of 86 Auxiliarists, including five from other districts, participated in this major security-support mission at Coast Guard facilities on Staten Island.

Working alongside Sector New York and its Security Forces Team, Auxiliary volunteers helped support the safe passage of more than 55,000 runners through Coast Guard property.

The mission began in the early morning hours and required flexibility, teamwork, and dedication as operational needs changed throughout the day. The Auxiliary's outstanding performance even prompted the U.S. Park Police to request additional support.

Auxiliarists Mandy Prascsak and BJ Downing in the front center row, proudly representing Flotilla 2-6 and Division 2. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo by Auxiliarist David Mooney, AUXPA3.

⚓ Semper Paratus — Always

11/01/2026

10/25/2026

Beach Cleanup Success in Union Beach, NJ: Sea Partners and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 2, joined forces with Clean Ocean Action and community volunteers for a beach cleanup in Union Beach, NJ. The volunteers removed 157 pounds of trash, including bottle caps, straws, food wrappers and a truckload of reeds weighing approximately 200 pounds. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help keep our shoreline clean and protect our coastal environment.
Total removed: 357 pounds of debris and reeds. #

10/23/2026

BLUE MASS: Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical service volunteers, U.S. Coast Guard active duty and auxiliary, and National Park Service rangers at Sandy Hook were honored at the annual Blue Mass on October 21, 2026. The Mass recognizes first responders serving Middletown, Highlands, Atlantic Highlands, and Sandy Hook. U.S. Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook and Division 2 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary were honored to attend.

10/22/2026

Volunteer for the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey! 🚤

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking volunteers for the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), a nationwide effort to better understand boating participation, vessel types, and water safety trends.

Boaters are invited to complete a brief initial survey about their boating habits and provide contact information for the opportunity to participate in the larger survey later this year.

Your participation can help inform recreational boating safety efforts nationwide!

🔗 Volunteer today: https://norcfed.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_724X3FnNptWz23Y

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Cutting off cartel cash flow, $226 million seized by U.S. Coast Guard before it reached our shores.

MIAMI — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa’s crew offloaded approximately 29,600 pounds of co***ne and 3,355 pounds of ma*****na, worth an estimated $226.7 million, Wednesday, in Port Everglades. The

10/18/2026

Go U.S. Coast Guard!

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard surpassed its recruiting goals for the third consecutive year, bringing in its largest enlisted class in nearly four decades and continuing historic momentum to grow

10/18/2026

Winter is coming- a good time to practice the basic knots.

We're knot kidding! 🪢⚠️

Knots are used for everything from ensuring your vessel is confidently alongside to securing equipment.

Knots are an important part of boating and therefore are crucial to our boating safety course. Contact your local flotilla or visit our website for more information! Courses are available for all ages and cover various topics.

🖼️: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

09/27/2026

So, it's almost over. But stay vigilant and safe. Remember your situational awareness

2:15p, 9/27: According to the National Weather Service, most wind advisories have been dropped as winds ease, but Ocean and Monmouth counties remain under an advisory through 4 p.m.

That does not mean the nor’easter is finished. The storm has moved onshore and is weakening. It is expected to begin slowly pulling away Monday, but impacts will linger in the meantime.

Rain continues to wrap in, with periods of rain continuing into Monday. Rainfall has been substantial in some areas. NWS 48-hour observations through roughly 8 a.m. Sunday included 5.09 inches at Bradley Beach, 4.88 at Neptune City, 4.57 in Neptune Township, 4.44 at Long Branch, 3.70 at Brick and 3.54 at Ship Bottom. Rain has continued since those observations in some areas, and additional runoff will further complicate drainage where back-bay water remains elevated.

The overall wind trend is downward, although stronger winds persist in parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties.

The coastal flooding threat has also decreased in many areas. NWS has dropped Coastal Flood Warnings for Atlantic and Cape May counties as winds turn offshore, and currently expects no additional coastal flooding there.

Minor flooding remains possible farther north in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, where is Coastal Flood Advisory is now in effect (minor), while Ocean County remains the primary New Jersey concern because high water continues to linger in the back bays. A Coastal Flood Warning (moderate) remains in effect through 2 p.m. Monday and may need to be extended.