Coast Guard Auxiliary Reports
By Carolyn Brown Treadon
Thank you to Phil Hill for the following article and images. This past week was Armed Forces Day at Doak Campbell Stadium for the FSU home game. Flotilla 12 had the privilege of representing the U.S. Coast Guard along with the recruiting office out of Mobile Alabama. Also in attendance were representatives from the Navy, Army special forces, Air Force Special Forces and the National Guard.
Throughout the day, visitors were able to toss heaving lines, play corn hole, and talk about the Coast Guard on Langford Green. The event wrapped up just before noon, to allow fans to enjoy the game. We handed out several “If Lost Please Contact” stickers for kayaks, canoes and other watercraft. These stickers can help prevent a search if your vessel were to drift away and be found.
Members were able to interact with all the representatives present, sharing stories and fellowship including the Chaplain from Naval Station Panama City. From early morning coffee to lunch grilled out and desserts, a good time was had by all.
The win by FSU made the day even better.
As we all gather this week, let us remember to give thanks for those we love, those who serve and those who have gone before us. From our Flotilla to your home, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks to Sherrie, we will always remember safe boating is no accident!
Please contact us for more information about our safe boating classes or learning more about getting involved in the Auxiliary, check out our website at www.uscgaux.net follow us on FaceBook @ Apalachee Bay Flotilla 12 or contact our Flotilla Commander Phil Hill at pnkkhill2000@yahoo.com
If you would like to learn more about vessel safety checks, please contact Steve Hults, Staff Officer for Vessel Examinations at steve.hults@uscgaux.net.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org.