What is the name of the Coast Guard veteran highlighted in The Invisible War ?
The civilian auxiliaries of the U.S. military are not considered to be reserve components of the respective services but could assist the military in peacetime or wartime ; the exception is the Coast Guard where upon determination by the Commandant Auxiliary members become part of the temporary Reserve ( per the CG Authorization Act of 1996 ) : Civil Air Patrol , auxiliary to the Air Force Coast Guard Auxiliary , auxiliary to the Coast Guard Merchant Marine , auxiliary to the Navy Military Auxiliary Radio System During times of war , the Merchant Marine is classified as part of the uniformed services and members obtain veteran status .