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Auxiliarists Unexpectedly Rendezvous With a Hero
Pleasant surprises are often the reward for volunteering to staff an Auxiliary information booth. But in January the Division 6 crew at the Hall Outdoor Show at the Long Beach Convention Center got a special surprise visitor: A decorated World War II veteran stopped by. Division 6 auxiliarists greeted Leon…
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Division 6 Supports 63rd L.A. Harbor Boat Parade
Members of Orange County-based Flotillas 6-1 and 6-3 sailed up the coast to support the 63rd annual L.A. Harbor Boat Parade in the Port of Los Angeles on December 7, 2024. Coxswain Dale Zimmermann from Division 6 Flotilla 6-1 led crew members Steve Baine, of Flotilla 6-1; Connie Trejo, Flotilla…
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Celebrating 170 Years of Service to Orange County
Three Division 6 flotillas were honored on Sept. 23 with the National Commodore’s Achievement Award and longevity streamers for Coast Guard Auxiliary service totaling 170 years. By tradition, streamers are attached to the ceremonial national flags used at meetings, parades and receptions. Division 6 Commander Garry Nelson presented the awards…
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A Hero Among Us
Hard to believe, perhaps, but the war with Iraq was fought more than 20 years ago. John Doogan, FC Flotilla 6-1, tells us of a flotilla member and his port security unit who ventured into harm’s way in 2003: We have had so many members of Flotilla 6-1 that have…
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Old Flames Get a Warm Sendoff
A vexing question commonly asked of Auxiliarists by both recreational and commercial mariners is “How can I get rid of old safety flares?” How indeed? There’s often no easy solution, but flare collection events are periodically held in Southern California. Rick Latronico, SO-PA and member of Flotilla 6-1, explains: On…