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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.

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.