5th year anniversary of actually doing something since Set 11 2001

http://www.uscg.mil/d13/oax/d13auxinfo/division5.html ^ | 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Oct 3 marks my 5th "Anniversary"
in the Coast Guard Auxiliary
I have reported for "duty" to
Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat Station Coos Bay OR
at least one day,
every single week,
often times more,
since Oct 3 2001

To: hedgetrimmer

I just wanted to let you know I met with the Flotilla Commander today
and it turns out that I have a few skills that they need and can utilize.

I'm just glad that this old rusty tin can sailor can help protect our country again.

44 posted on 10/03/2001 3:21:13 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/528854/posts?page=44#44

I've volunteered and supported the US Coast Guard,
each and every week, without missing a single week since Oct 2001,
by actually training and doing their job on base,
including (but not limited to)
radio watch standing, updating crew training records
and commercial and recreational vessel exams. LINK for Coast Guard Auxiliary AUXDATA
Click on Flotilla 01 (next to Div 5)
for Member Activities & Hours
Dec 2005 : I now have 3000 volunteer hours of documented
Coast Guard Auxiliary service since Oct 2001 Dec 2005 : I'm Top Auxiliary (2005) CFVE (Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner)
in # of exams AND hours in all of Dist 13 (OR, WA, MT, ID) U.S.C.G Auxiliary Fishing Vessel Safety Division
I am 1 of 150 CFVE's (Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner)
trained and certified by the US Coast Guard
nationwide out of 36,208 Auxiliary members.
I am 1 of 8 CFVE's
out of 1,964 Auxiliary members in Dist 13 (WA, OR, ID, MT).


Founder - Webmaster and Plank Owner
Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examiners Association



Commercial fishing is one of our nation’s most hazardous industries.
The Coast Guard is committed to increasing safety in the fishing industry.
The main objective is to increase compliance
with the minimum safety requirements found in
Title 46 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 28—
Requirements for Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels.

I've volunteered and supported the US Coast Guard,
each and every week,
without missing a single week
(this is week # 260)
since Oct 2001,
by actually training and doing their job on base,
including (but not limited to)
radio watch standing, updating crew training records
and commercial and recreational vessel exams.

My 3000 + volunteer hours of documented
Coast Guard Auxiliary service
since Oct 2001 is documented here AUXINFO

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

PING

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[RedRover]

Happy anniversary, Club! This is awesome. Thank you for your service.

[BykrBayb]

Thank you for your continued service, Tonk. We Americans are so fortunate to have men and women like you, making the sacrifices for our security. My best civilian salute goes out to you.

[Bahbah]

Neat, Tonk. We are grateful to you.

[DieHard the Hunter]

Congratulations, Volunteer Tonk! Happy Anniversary, and thankyou for your service.

Our world works as well as it does only because of Volunteers.

*DieHard*

[usmcobra]

Nice non-regulation PFD ya got there Tonk.

I got one of those too.

[wolfcreek]

Thanks for your service! Guess you missed the ol' days.

[RangerVetNam]

My hat is off to you and thank you for serving again.

[Continental Soldier]

"Fifth year anniversary of actually doing something..." At this point it might be timely to remember that democrats get other people killed. Because none of them really see themselves as part of the 'masses,' they enact philosophical policies desgned to 'feel good,' rather than policies that are practical and efficient. More concerned with world opinion than with national security, democrats rely on instant polls of largly uninformed people and seem prepared to sacrifice American lives for their dreams. As elections approach, patriots need to make that case over and over again.

[Socratic]

Salutations, congratulations and a tip of the hat to you.

[smoothsailing]

Way to go, brother, we'll all very proud of you!

[JRios1968]

Thank you for your selfless dedication.

[Ol' Sox]

God bless you, Tonk, and thanks for your service now AND then. You are a blessing to our Republic.

[3AngelaD]

Thnak you. You and all those like you are what makes our country great. May God bless you and keep you safe.

[jazusamo]

Congratulations on your 5th year of volunteerism for our country, Tonk.

[freema]

Pretty hot, Tonk, even if you are a sailor ; )

MANY THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS!

[cll]

Crisp Army (RET) salute to you, Sir!

Don't we wish that some of our kids of today had half the energy of our "old" timer vets. We have to fight for our Freedom every waking moment of our lives. More people need to understand that.

[ODC-GIRL]

Thank you for your continued dedication to the defense of our great country! Congratulations. It sounds like an awesome organization.

[stephenjohnbanker]

You look to be in pretty good dang shape to me!

Thank you for your service!

B T T T

[AmericanMade1776]

And we love you for it... thanks!

[bitt]

"I'm just glad that this old rusty tin can sailor can help protect our country again."

and so are WE, Tonk! Congratulations!

Tonk a Ping!

[rlmorel]

WTG!!!!!

[LUV W]

HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY!!
THE COAST GUARD ROCKS!!!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank God for our heroes!

[FrPR]

Men on the bow report astern !

Men portside to Star !

Star men to port, bilgescrubbers topside -

Laztrappers to the 'sprit, Main men to the Jibsheets,

Jibbers to the main !

Charley Noble? Report to the wheelhouse!

Greasers to the spreaders,

Riggers to the keel-bolts,

Oilers to Nav

And Tonk? STAY WHEREVER THE HELL YOU ARE !




FrPR
POWYC

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Well aint you something? Congratulations and thankyou for your continuing service.

[citizensgratitude]

Thank you, Thank you for protecting us !!

I loved the new close up pictures !!

[Yossarian]

I heard you're in a tough spot today, and it reminded me of this thread showing how you served (again) your country the past 5 years.

Hang in there, buddy!

[Delta 21]

BTTT

You are a square knot sailor in my book, Tonk!!

I am praying for you.

[Tribune7]

Prayer bump

[don-o]

Good to bring that to the top.

[BlessedBeGod]

Bump with prayers...............

[stultorum]

Prayers for Tonk.

Please come back to us soon, you hear?

[Diver Dave]

We're prayin' for you brother.

From our rendezvous in August...

[trillabodilla]

Sad bump.

Don't give up yet, Mr. Tonkin.

God bless.