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[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.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"11 years in the Charlie Golf Club. Semper Paratus!"

Thanks Brother!

[Doctor Raoul]

Congradulations on your accomplishments.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"BZ! I always appreciated the Aux when I was at Station Rockaway.
I retired in '01 as an HSC, my son is now on the Campbell. "

Thank You Senior Chief!
And tell your son I said:
"Thank You for your service to our country."

[JustAmy]

Congratulations.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Congratulations, Tonk. Way to go!"

Thank You Jim.
Credit should be given to hedgetrimmer.
Right after 9/11 I tried to get back in the Navy and then join the Oregon National Guard.
Both said I was too old.
Then I read hedgetrimmer's thread on joing the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
And the rest is history!

[hedgetrimmer]

You make me blush. I was jes tryin' to help. :-)

[Alamo-Girl]

Congratulations, Tonk!

Thanks for the heads up, amom!

[SuziQ]

Good on you!! God Bless You for giving of yourself in a way that is SO important to our country!! You look right nice in that uniform, too! ;)

[agitator]

Thumbs up, Tonk :)

[Amelia]

Very cool! Congratulations!

[dixiechick2000]

WOW! I am so proud of you, Tonk!

Thank you for serving, especially at this time. I really appreciate your service to our country.

[B4Ranch]

CONGRATULATIONS Tonkin

A pat on the back and a hug for Good Luck.

[Libertina]

BTTT Great work, Tonkin!

[Gothmog]

Well, I was going to say congratulations, but a couple of people beat me to it. Have fun!

[kstewskis]

Congratulations! Sounds like a wonderful assignment. I loved my short-lived (2 year) stint w/ the USCGA, and miss being out on the water. Way to go! :)

[GATOR NAVY]

BZ. Nice job.

[GATOR NAVY]

Q: Why do you need to be six feet tall to join the USCG?
A: So you can wade ashore when your ship sinks!

Just joshing, good job Coasties.

[adaven]

Congratulations. It is citizen-soldiers like you who are truly the backbone of America's defence.

Bump! Very true, Sparta.

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub: Congratulations! Your profile page is great, thanks!