Flotilla 25-6 What's New!
Annual Occoquan-Fairfax Flotilla Picnic
The annual Flotilla Picnic takes the place of the regularly scheduled Flotilla meeting in the month of May. Everyone meets at the Mount Vernon Yacht club for Willard's barbeque and fellowship. This year it didn't rain!
More photos can be found at Flotilla Picnic Photos
Annual Coast Guard Day Picnic 2019 - TISCOM
On August 4, 1790, Congress approved the creation of the Revenue-Marine Cutter Service, known today as the United States Coast Guard, active duty, retired, reserve and auxiliary members gather annually for the Coast Guard Day Picnic.
The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Karl Schultz speak briefly before cutting the cake.
Volunteers who cheerfully donated their time and energy to support the Coast Guard picnic included Auxiliary members Delano White and Karen Murphy.
Potomac Division Change of Watch
Every year Auxiliary members elect new leaders. This year Keith Economy and Joey Taguding will serve the Occoquan-Fairfax Flotilla as Flotilla Commander and Vice Flotilla Commander. (Joey far right, Keith second from right).
Sea Scouts and Auxiliary Sign Memorandum of Agreement
Stay Alive. Wear It!
The USCG Auxiliary and the Occoquan-Fairfax Flotilla are proud partners in the North American Safe Boating Campaign's "Wear It!" program.
Please watch the video below and contact us to learn how USCG Auxiliary can help you "Wear It!" and stay alive on the water this year.
Sea Scout Commodore Todd Skiles Delivers AUXSCOUT Presentation
Sea Scout Commodore and new Auxiliary member, Todd Skiles presents the new AUXSCOUT program to the Occoquan-Fairfax Flotilla. A committee was formed to study the possibility of chartering a Sea Scout Ship under the new trial Memorandum of Agreement and SOP.
Portside in Old Town Alexandria
The Honorable Mayor Justin Wilson (left), an attendee (center), Keith Economy (right) and Bella (foreground) enjoy the maritime activities and live music at Portside in Old Town Alexandria. The Auxiliary set up a Public Affairs booth to let attendees try their hands at tying off a line to a deck cleat.
Flags Across America - Arlington National Cemetery
Flags Across America at Arlington National Cemetery was created by the Chief Petty Officers Association 20 years ago. Open to everyone, participants place flags at the headstones of Coast Guard members in November before Veteran's Day.
