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68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I received this in my uscg.mil e-mail.
The CO and XO confirmed that this is a first ever!

They both had asked me recently to work in the Operations Office on Thursdays
instead of just standing the radio watch.

I now can do the work of several regular Coasties
instead of just replacing one person in the comm room.

"I have added Mr. M------ to your crew listing for Station Coos Bay
and have given him access to -----(edited for security reasons)

Mr. M------ is the first CG Auxiliary member to be added to a crew listing
with full -----(edited for security reasons) permissions.

Please be sure to keep his -----(edited for security reasons) qualifications and certifications
separate from his CG Auxiliary qualifications and certifications.
Although we are TEAM Coast Guard,
there are slight differences in the requirements for certifications."

I had a great Thanksgiving at the base. GREAT DINNER at 3PM.
Also went on 3 different trips on the 47' boat.
2 family day cruises AND a 25 mile trip offshore to meet a tow barge
and pickup one of the fathers of one of the Coos Bay firefighters who died this week.

He is a merchant seaman and the tow barge was averaging about 5 knots,
so CG was asked to pick him up and get him back to shore faster.

[RottiBiz]

Kudos, Tonk!

You are an inspiration to us all.

[BallandPowder]

Powder..Patch..Ball FIRE!

BlackPowder SALLUUTTEE!!

Not much need for the Coast Guard in Missouri though, (unless you are on lookout for land-sharks...;-)

[snippy_about_it]

This is wonderful news Tonk. I know many were looking for a way to help after 9/11 and you certainly were gung ho and it paid off for you and the country. Congratulations.

[Fred Mertz]

Good on you, Tonk!

[Mr. Silverback]

Awesome job, Tonk! Thanks for your service! We diver types appreciate you Coast Guard types!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Please forgive this general reply to YOU.
I am honored AND humbled by YOUR responses.
Know that I walk a bit taller when I am on duty.
God Bless You All.

[Dubya]

God bless you Tonk.

[Cold Heat]

I remember how thrilled you were to get back on the deck about a year ago. You have really made a difference!

[Chad Fairbanks]

Tonk, I think it is WE who should be humbled and greatful for your desire to continue serving...

[Scully]

Wonderful news! Congrats!

[MistyCA]

Of course you walk taller....and you should! I hope you carry it further, however, and walk taller throughout every day at every moment. You have earned that right! Cherish it! :)

[TEXOKIE]

Thanks for the ping, amom!

This is a great accomplishment, Tonk! Thanks for doing what you are doing, and thanks for doing it so well!

BIG COAST GUARD BUMP!

[larryjohnson]

I found this thread while stalking Jen.Congratulations and please add me to your pings. I will look into the Aux. The Weather service asked me to be a spoter. Maybe you coasties could use me and my cove for weather obs and R&R.

[blackie]

You're one of the good guys, Tonk!

Don't give up, don't ever give up!

Let's Roll!

[LibKill]

Well done, Sir!

[Search4Truth]

Way to go. We are all counting on you.

God bless you and yours,

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Hey guys.. we were just in that area. Did Brookings via Drain, then drove back to CA through your area's.

Weather was GREAT!!

Congrats Tonk!!! Good to see GOOD MEN at the helm so to speak. :o)

FRegards, Vets

[AuntB]

Tonk!!! Oh, man do you make us proud or what!!!!! I'm glad you flagged me, I don't get on FR much these days...trying to earn a living! Thanks, darlin' man!

[Tijeras_Slim]

Congratulations!