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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.

[blam]

Super!...and thanks.

[HairOfTheDog]

Coastie Ping....

[wardaddy]

Congrats!

Coos Bay?

Isn't that where the very nasty bar lies?

[onedoug]

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[shezza]

Wunnerful news! You're an amazing person, TGYC.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

All this and keeping the Canteen up and running for the visiting troops and posting the troops' contact info daily as well. Thank you, Tonkin!

[HiJinx]

Way to go, Tonk!
You keep this up, and they're going to figure out a way to give your rating back to you!
Or maybe not...gunner's mate on a cutter?
Who knows!!!

[NCEaglette]

Way to go Tonk! Congratulations and thanks for all you do both here and in the CG.

[zip]

Congratulations Brother. What do you do in your spare time?

Being serious for a moment - I'm honored to know you Tonk.

[mountaineer]

Thanks for all you do, Tonk!

[RightOnline]

Very cool, dude........very cool. :)

[Tennessee_Bob]

This is where I stand my Radio Watches.

Doesn't look like you're standing in that picture...

Congrats!

[Ace's Dad]

As we say in the navy: Bravo Zulu!

Regards, Avery

DTOM

[redhead]

Congratulations, Tonk! That's wonderful! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Bless you!

TO THE TROOPS:

God bless each and every one of you who serve so proudly. We who wait are honored to have your patriotic example. I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful, that you were all able to connect with family, even if only for a few minutes. May God richly bless you and bring you home victorious and safe. Love and hugs,

(well, I don't really look like THIS....but, almost...heh)

[Jim Robinson]

Congratulations, Tonk. Way to go!

[Jen]

OUTSTANDING! Thank you for your continuing service to our country.

[backhoe]

A Tip 'O the Hat to you...

[Diver Dave]

Congratulations Brian. Ya done good!

[uglybiker]

Waytago Tonk!!

[exit82]

Tonk, you served our country once, and you continue to do so. Thank you so very much. There's no substitue for experience, and you bring a tremendous amount of it to the table. Best wishes to you and the rest of "your" crew!