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WAYS TO ASSIST/SUPPORT HOMELAND DEFENSE
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| 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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To: A Navy Vet
"I suspect there will be notable civilian interaction with fed and local authorities."
The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard as authorized by the Commandant in performing any Coast Guard function, power, duty, role, mission, or operation authorized by law.
In addition, legislation expanded the Commandant's authority to use the Auxiliary to assist other federal agencies, state authorities, and local governments in areas other than recreational boating safety.
This is where I will be.
FLOTILLA 51 COOS BAY, OREGON
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
"I think A Navy Vet is perhaps helping Tom Ridge and is ahead of the curve."
Only because YOU got me thinking about it with info on the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Have the duty this weekend. It seems I may be asked to augment the Coast Guard recruiting efforts (was USNR recruiter), as well as Long Beach/LA Harbor patrol. Fair seas, shipmate.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
"This is where I will be. FLOTILLA 51 COOS BAY, OREGON"
District 114, Division 2, Flotilla 7. Newport Beach, CA.
Looks like we have the West Coast covered...LOL.
To: A Navy Vet
A Thursday kickin A bump.
To: A Navy Vet
bump
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Weekend bump.
To: A Navy Vet
SALUTE BUMP
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To: A Navy Vet
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Just returned from Coast Guard Auxiliary meeting. Word is that the CG is going to be needing and utilizing the Auxiliary more and more. There are currently not enough crewmen nor coxswains to man the patrols, especially in the larger ports and harbors. Folks reading this should be aware there are CG Auxiliaries which patrol lakes and rivers, also. This is a direct way to assist in our Homeland Defence.
Please check out the Public Information Pages at the Coast Guard Auxiliary for a local Flotilla near you. You needn't have a boat or military background, and it's easy to join. Minimum age is 17 (no top limit). Thank you.
To: A Navy Vet
I talked to the Flotilla Commander on Fri, he just got approvals on some applications
that were turned in a few days ahead of mine so my "official" OK should be any day now.
I'm a radio talk show addict and regularly get thru on state and national radio shows
and one of my many "mini messages" plugs for the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
As I now understand it, once you fulfill your Basic Qualification (no sweat) and interview, you can take the oath and begin the Boating Skills and Seamanship course to qualify as a Boat Crewmember. If you don't want to wait for the next training session, the BS&S is on the CG and CGAUX websites and you just schedule an exam with your Training Officer. Been told you must have your Flotilla Number (official member) before you can download the BS&S course. My Flotilla will also allow OJT during patrols (I'm being scheduled for a midwatch in Long Beach) while studying the BS&S. Most of this stuff we'll sail right thru (pun intended).
BTW, what was your rating on your old tin can? I was both brown and black shoe during my 11 years.
To: A Navy Vet
I was GMG3 (passed GMG2 but would have had to extend enlistment 30 more days to accept it, the 1 year from time of rank rule, chose not to since I was a "kiddie cruiser", i.e. enlist at 17, get out 1 day before 21st bithday)
Some old pics of me from the Navy PS I stood many a helmsman watch and could steer a ship with the best of them,
knew how to do that before I ever learned how to drive a car. LOL
PS No one up here allowed in Coast Guard Auxiliary meetings on base without Coast Guard Auxiliary photo ID,
but Tue AM I am going to a breakfast meeting at a restaurant with members.
To: A Navy Vet
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Going to bump this for another round of applause and bookmarking!
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Monday rockin n rollin bump.
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Evening bump.
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Got your ping and here's another bump!
To: A Navy Vet
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