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In July 2024, members of the USCG Auxiliary, including members of Flotilla 1-5, together with active duty USCG personnel, USCG Academy cadets, and others were onboard the USCG Cutter Eagle as she made her way into Rockland Harbor for the annual Lobster Festival and Station Rockland Open House events.
In May 2024, Flotilla 1-5 joined other Auxiliary flotillas nationwide in promoting National Safe Boating Week. Pictured are VFC Paul Ljunggren (left) and FC Colin Samuels attending a public information installation at the Hamilton Marine location in Rockland.
In April 2024, Flotilla 1-5 FSO-PE Darrell Gilman presented the Boat America safety course to twelve students at the Port Harbor Marine location in Rockport.
In April 2024, Flotilla 1-5 supported an expired marine flares collection drive at the Hamilton Marine locations in Rockland and Searsport. Pictured above (upper photograph, left to right) are IPFC Dave Turner, FC Colin Samuels, and member Dean Atwood at the Rockland collection event, and (lower photograph, far left and far right) FSO-VE Darrell Gilman and VFC Paul Ljunggren at the Searsport event, with two members of the Auxiliary University Program flotilla at Maine Maritime Academy and a representative of the Maine Fire Marshal's Office.
On 29 November 2023, a Meritorious Team Commendation was presented by Coast Guard Sector Northern New England (SNNE) to USCG personnel at Station Rockland and to Auxiliary members who provided support to the Station during its open house event and the 2023 Maine Lobster Festival. Pictured left to right are SNNE Commander CAPT Amy Florentino, Saco Bay FC Richard Jones, Penobscot Bay VFC Colin Samuels, and Saco Bay FSO Michael Curry.
On 24 June 2023, Flotilla members conducted Vessel Safety Checks (VSCs) at USCG Station Rockland and the Rockland public boat landing at Snow Marine Park. Pictured left to right are VFC Colin Samuels, IPFC Darrell Gilman, FSO-MA Paul Ljunggren, and FC David Turner.
On a crisp, clear October day, Flotilla 1-5 members participated in an on-the-water joint training exercise with Coast Guard Station Rockland. Pictured is a 47' patrol boat from Station Rockland.
Darrell Gilman (right), past Flotilla Commander, received the Operational Service Award from Duane Minton (left), past District 1 Commander.