[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

The two anchors crossed represent cooperation and strength
Silver and Gold stars represent the Auxiliary and Coast Guard members
Two red vertical bars represent the blood shed on the 11th of September, 2001
The eagle, superimposed upon the red bars,
represents our renewed strength and vigilance to
“never tire, never falter, never fail”.

Waterway Watch is the initial and primary Coast Guard Auxiliary program launched as a component of  Operation Patriot Readiness,
and is a major part of the Coast Guard's maritime security initiative.

Waterway Watch promotes public awareness and involvement in Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
and Maritime Homeland Security (MHLS) activities.

Waterway Watch involves all Auxiliarists, both those performing direct operational missions
and those involved in Recreational Safe Boating operational support activities.

[OneLoyalAmerican]

Thank you Tonk and all USCG Auxiliary members for your untiring service.

Auxiliarists honor our Country with an unselfish devotion to duty, and continue to earn the respect of their Coastie peers.

USCGA Communications Watch standers free up a Boarding Team Member (BTM) for a Homeland Security Patrol (HSP).

USCGA Courtesy Marine Inspectors and USCGA Safe Boating Course Instructors continue to save lives, by reducing our search and rescue workload. This leaves more underway time available for a HSP.

Other USCGA members might come in and serve a meal for the crew, which again may free up a BTM for another HSP. Let me tell you, a home cooked meal following a long work day seems heaven sent.

The USCGA is an awesome work force multiplier. Bravo Zulu USCGA.
OLA

[hedgetrimmer]

Great post! Thank you for your ongoing effort to promote this great organization.