[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

We Need You: United State Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Navy said I was too old, The Oregon National Guard would not accept me because I just turned 53.
I met with the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander today
and it turns out that I have a few skills that they need and can utilize.
My application should be approved in about 10 days.
Also as of Sept 11 the Coast Guard itself is under the command of the Department of Defense.
While the Auxiliary is not part of the military, it can and does support military actions.
I'm just glad that this old rusty tin can sailor can help protect our country again.

PS Chief and all Marines: I'd be glad to fight with all of you again, anytime, anywhere.

[mombonn]

I met with the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander today and it turns out that I have a few skills that they need and can utilize.

Bless you, and Godspeed. I'll be 53 on Friday, and am trying to figure out if there's somewhere an old stockbroker can serve her country more effectively.

[CHIEF negotiator]

WAY TO GO TONKIN!!!

[gwmoore]

Hey Thanks!!! I'm TGYC '70, and just think, when the sats go down from the EMP, they are gonna need us oldies that still can start up vacuum tube equipment and work CW. I don't think that age and spinal injury will be too much of a drawback ;-)

Keep the faith for Freedom

Greg

[JoeSixPack1]

WOW!!! I just caught you post!! Your going back in!!!!!!!!!!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHRAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhh Congrats, kudos, screaming jealousy!!! Semper Fi & make sure you take your meds hehehe

[Lazamataz]

Also, State Guards (as opposed to the National Guard) take older soldiers, provided you have prior military. State Guards are used domestically only, but are very valuable adjuncts to the National Guard and Reserves.

[LadyX]

Tell me where to address your 'I CARE' packages!!

God bless, dear friend...

[COB1]

Hey, Tonkin, what's the age cut-off on the Auxilliary?
I'll bet they have one in Texas, too!
Will they take old grunts?
I'm jealous as hell, you know!!

[A Navy Vet]

I'm impressed. Good luck to you, shipmate. I'll be doing my part in other ways.

[harpo11]

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

Bold American Patriot Warriors never grow old!

[Bush2000]

I met with the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander today and it turns out that I have a few skills that they need and can utilize.

I'm just joking when I ask this but ... Chipping paint? Scrubbing decks/toilets? What?