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WAYS TO ASSIST/SUPPORT HOMELAND DEFENSE
Many | 10/5/01 | A Navy Vet

Posted on 10/05/2001 1:11:23 PM PDT by A Navy Vet

September 11, 2001 changed the American way of life possibly forever. We are no longer protected by the vast expanses of ocean - the barbarians are within our own gates. We have been been given a very large, ugly dose of reality and find ourselves in an unfamiliar and vulnerable position. We find ourselves having to defend our families, homes, and freedom on our own soil.

Because of the events of 9/11, homeland security (civil defense) has now become our country's top priority. This thread is to provide a central location for opportunities to assist in our mutual defense. Feel free to post any public information that would support in this effort.

Although the creation of a new federal cabinet post and bureaucracy is a debatable action, please do not use this thread to argue the merits of that issue.


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Military:
Army
Army Reserve
National Guard
Navy
Navy Reserve
Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Marines
Coast Guard

Civilian:
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Civil Air Patrol
The American Civil Defense Association
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
National Response Center
State Emergency Management Agencies

1 posted on 10/05/2001 1:11:23 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: A Navy Vet
Bump for a number of fine organizations. If one has a boat or marine radio join the US Coast Guard Auxillary one can help the Coast Guard do its job by taking some of the Search and Rescue load off their shoulders.

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown

2 posted on 10/05/2001 1:16:49 PM PDT by harpseal
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To: A Navy Vet
Thanks for the list above! I'd like to get involved as a civilian, but what can I do? Can you list what each civilian org does above to give me an idea?
3 posted on 10/05/2001 1:18:02 PM PDT by ChuckR163
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To: A Navy Vet, Teacup, NautiNurse, Amelia, diotima
Thanks for the work, ANV!
4 posted on 10/05/2001 1:19:38 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: harpseal
Yes, I recently submitted my application to join the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 29. They need crewmen and radio watch operators. Currently they are assisting the CG in patrolling Long Beach/LA harbors. It's believed the patrols will significantly increase in the San Onofre Nuclear Facility area. The CG is stretched beyond their capabilities. I understand they are increasing their recruiting quotas...for those young enough to consider active military.
5 posted on 10/05/2001 1:24:50 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: ChuckR163
Just click on the link and look at their mission statement. Thanks for your interest.
6 posted on 10/05/2001 1:26:36 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: Jim Robinson; John Robinson
Jim, any chance of posting this in a more prominent spot?
7 posted on 10/05/2001 1:44:57 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: A Navy Vet
Bump
8 posted on 10/05/2001 2:58:45 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: sidebar moderator, admin moderator
Perhaps we could move this into Front Page News - this may be of interest to a lot of freepers.
9 posted on 10/05/2001 3:01:54 PM PDT by dirtboy
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To: dirtboy; sidebar moderator; admin moderator; Jim Robinson
Thanks folks.
10 posted on 10/05/2001 3:37:29 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: Howlin, A Navy Vet
Thanks for the info.
11 posted on 10/05/2001 3:41:52 PM PDT by Teacup
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To: harpseal
Right! Replacements are needed for thses guys --
12 posted on 10/05/2001 3:50:06 PM PDT by flamefront
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To: A Navy Vet
Bump
13 posted on 10/05/2001 4:01:58 PM PDT by lds23
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To: flamefront
"The members of the U. S. Coast Guard usually protect the Los Angeles Harbor, but now, they'll protect the U. S. Navy overseas."

All the more reason to join the Coast Guard Auxiliary. See link above.

14 posted on 10/05/2001 4:04:40 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: A Navy Vet
Late afternoon bump.
15 posted on 10/05/2001 5:03:46 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: A Navy Vet
Great list! I have two family members now on active duty. I've signed-up for the Red Cross First Aid course, and stocking home supplies.

How do I get a conceal-carry permit?

16 posted on 10/05/2001 5:41:35 PM PDT by GVnana
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To: GVgirl
I don't have a conceal-carry permit but your local law enforcement agency would be a good place to start. Thanks for you contributions.
17 posted on 10/05/2001 6:03:27 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: A Navy Vet
Evening bump.
18 posted on 10/05/2001 7:24:16 PM PDT by A Navy Vet
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To: A Navy Vet
Many cities and counties are forming and training Community Emergency Assistance Teams (CERT). These teams provide aid in the event of natural disaster or emergency. I am a team leader in my county and urge you to contact your local Office of Emergency Services and inquire where your community is in this process. If they’re lagging, hold their feet to the fire by forming volunteer Neighborhood Emergency Assistance groups and inviting whatever lead agency is in charge of this replacement to Civil Defense. Many areas are resisting because of their bias against “civilian involvement”.

"Always Out Front"
19 posted on 10/05/2001 8:38:51 PM PDT by 115thINTC
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To: A Navy Vet
This post is a great idea. I was wondering how I might participate as a civilian.
20 posted on 10/05/2001 8:42:07 PM PDT by RightWhale
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