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OPERATIONS – Betty Hagan prepares to receive
a line from a Coast Guard crew practicing their towing
evolutions in Tampa Bay. As a force multiplier for
Team Coast Guard, mission support is critical. Doing
so requires training and expertise to ensure that
when the situation requires it, the team is Semper
Paratus (always ready). This is one example where
Auxiliary members train with active duty personnel
to better prepare for the days ahead. The Auxiliary
role will always be focused on support, and the best
support is performed by those who train well and
train often.
CG Auxiliary photo by Valerie Fernandes
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
– District 7, Division 2
members man one of two Auxiliary booths at the 2017
Atlanta Boat Show in January. Like any opportunity
Auxiliarists have to interact with the public, it is
important to do so with pride and integity. PA
booths are one way the Auxiliary performs outreach
services to our communities. Doing so requires time,
attention to detail, and a passion for presenting a
clear and concise message.
CG Auxiliary photo by Donald Hunt
PUBLIC
EDUCATION – Auxiliary FSO
Marine Safety Hall Guttormsen guides a student
to understand and use marine navigation charts.
Increasing numbers of recreational vessels in the
U.S. are competing with each other and commercial
vessels for the use of our waters. It is imperative
that the recreational boater learn to read charts and
navigate safely. Although new technologies can help
recreational boaters navigate safely by providing
electronic charts and GPS positioning information in
a simple and inexpensive manner, it is the obligation
of a boater who is navigating to do so by all means
available, which means checking that electronic fix
the old fashion way, using a nautical chart.
CG Auxiliary photo by Joann McCollum
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