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68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I received this in my uscg.mil e-mail.
The CO and XO confirmed that this is a first ever!

They both had asked me recently to work in the Operations Office on Thursdays
instead of just standing the radio watch.

I now can do the work of several regular Coasties
instead of just replacing one person in the comm room.

"I have added Mr. M------ to your crew listing for Station Coos Bay
and have given him access to -----(edited for security reasons)

Mr. M------ is the first CG Auxiliary member to be added to a crew listing
with full -----(edited for security reasons) permissions.

Please be sure to keep his -----(edited for security reasons) qualifications and certifications
separate from his CG Auxiliary qualifications and certifications.
Although we are TEAM Coast Guard,
there are slight differences in the requirements for certifications."

I had a great Thanksgiving at the base. GREAT DINNER at 3PM.
Also went on 3 different trips on the 47' boat.
2 family day cruises AND a 25 mile trip offshore to meet a tow barge
and pickup one of the fathers of one of the Coos Bay firefighters who died this week.

He is a merchant seaman and the tow barge was averaging about 5 knots,
so CG was asked to pick him up and get him back to shore faster.

[Squantos]

Waaaaay too many resources that are available to this nations security (RKBA the original homeland security bill) like yourself that all too often go unwanted or unnoticed. Glad your there Tonkin !!

Now Stay Safe and keep that PFD handy !

[Issaquahking]

Bump to you Tonk!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!

[Dutchgirl]

Congratulations!

I followed the link on the info for Coast Guard Auxillary. My Mom,(former WAVE) now 68 years old, was in the Auxillary for a while. It's true that they don't have any age limits there.

While I realise that the drug interdiction, and oil platform fire training is probably a little beyond most of us, the valuable support of volunteers allows the Coast Guard to better utilize it's man power. You're doing important work!

[radu]

WOOOHOOOOO!!! Way to go, Tonkin!! This news tickles me to death, that your dedication to your duties with the Coast Guard Auxilliary has been noted and rewarded. They know a good man when they see one. Congratulations!!

Thank you for your continuing service to the country, Tonk.

[firewalk]

Congratulations Tonkin! *big smile*

[MistyCA]

Congratulations, Tonk! You have taken your position very seriously and it shows! Thanks for being there and doing what you do. Oregon surely has a safer coastline because of it, and the USA is a better place.

[Long Cut]

Congrats, my Brother.

SALUTE!!!

[Coastie]

BZ!
I always appreciated the Aux when I was at Station Rockaway. I retired in '01 as an HSC, my son is now on the Campbell.
As an aside my brother was on the Bennington and Kearsarge in the Gulf, I have one of those Yacht Club patches around here somewhere...
Semper Paratus!!

[amom]

Atta'boy!!! ^5

[blackie]

Thanks for the history, Tonk!

Keep up the good work!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For!

[knighthawk]

Congratulations!!!

[LadyX]

I've always been so proud of you, Tonk, and appreciated your love of country and the fact you live your beliefs.
You are a special human being.

{{{{{ Major Hugs }}}}}

[dansangel]

Congratulations! You are most deserving of the honor!

[What Is Ain't]

Great Job!

[meyer]

Congratulations and thanks! After having been in the Tonkin Gulf "Yatch Club", you have certainly earned this!

[Iowa Granny]

Wow, Tonk! Way to Go.

[Ron H.]

Congrats seem to be in order for the day Tonk...

[BlessedBeGod]

Congratulations, Tonk!

[Britton J Wingfield]

Cool! Thanks for volunteering to do some of the vital grunt work :)