Operational Support
Auxiliary Supports Coast Guard Training
Local Coast Guard units sometimes rely on Auxiliary boats to conduct training. Such is the case here, where an Auxiliary vessel acts as a vessel in distress. As can be seen, the Coast Guard vessel is taking the Auxiliary vessel into tow.
Member John Burnett had an opportunity to join an air crew as an observer.
Marine Observation Missions
Auxiliary member Guy Campbell passes the Tall Ship Providence home ported in Old Town Alexandria.
Patrolling the Potomac provides an extra measure of protection for the recreational and commercial boating community. The Auxiliary operates personally owned boats under Coast Guard orders.
To become qualified to serve on board, Auxiliary members must meet rigorous standards as prescribed by the Coast Guard. Not all members become boat crew qualified.
Marine Mass Casualty Drill
Fifteen agencies collaborated in a maritime mass casualty drill on the Potomac River near National Harbor on June 18, 2019. Local Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations team members deployed with their OPFACS in support of preparedness and inter-agency cooperation.
Occoquan-Fairfax Auxiliary members were well represented among the area's Coast Guard Auxiliary members who were recently acknowledged for their operational support by local active duty Coast Guard representatives. Occoquan-Fairfax members from left to right: John Burnett, Bill Embrey, Jerry Little, John Rankin, and Don Goff. Also, Robert Harlan and Barbara Allen (Fort Washington Flotilla). Bravo Zulu!
Occoquan-Fairfax Auxiliary member, Bill Embrey, operates an Auxiliary operational facility (OPFAC) in direct support of the Coast Guard to maintain readiness and security.
Serving the Nation's capital is not without it's rewards.
