A Message from the Editor
Happy April 5NR,
Summer patrol season is just about upon
us. This time of year is a great opportunity
for pictures and stories. So, please take a
couple of extra minutes while out on patrol
and snap a couple of pictures. I will be
happy to include them in TOPSIDE.
Just as a reminder, make sure that the
correct uniforms are being used and worn
properly. Believe it or not, two of the
biggest errors I see are the Tropical Blues
being worn with an incorrect cover and lack
of life jackets when required. I cannot use
pictures if I see errors in uniforms
(sometimes I do miss things too!).
Also, if you have an interesting event or
activity, you are very welcome to send me a
write-up and I will also include it in the
newsletter. Remember, the newsletter is only
as good as the submissions that I receive.
Finally, this issue of TOPSIDE is way
overdue. This was to be the September 2018
edition, but for various reasons was very
delayed. It has been updated and new
articles were added. If, by chance, you sent
me an article and it did not appear in this
issue, it possibly will next issue. Feel free to
resend me the article of pictures and I will
use them in another issue.
Take care and continue to be safe.
Semper Paratus,
Tim Marks
DSO-PB
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
5th District, Northern Region
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY 5NR
FIFTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
1 WASHINGTON AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147-4393
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Timothy Marks
District Staff Officer -
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Newsletter Editor
Timothy Marks
District Staff Officer for Publications
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
5th District, Northern Region
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