Two Massachusetts Maritime Academy students, Auxiliary University Programs (AUP) members, have achieved AUXOP status by completing the advanced training requirements.

 AUP Students Maeve Greally and Joshua Desmond, both active members of Flotilla 013-06-03.

About the AUXOP Program

The AUXOP, or "Operational Auxiliarist" Program is an advanced training program available to members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary who wish to increase their practical relevance to Coast Guard missions, and better assist the Coast Guard to fulfill needed skill sets. Members who successfully complete their training are authorized to wear the prestigious AUXOP Device, shown here, and their membership level advances from Basic Qualified (BQ) to Operational Auxiliarist (AX).