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Three Days On The Water With The VNACO
When the Vice National Commodore calls to ask if he can train with you, you automatically say sure come on it will be fun! You make the plans set the date and request your missions and hope the weather will cooperate. Well sometimes the weather doesn't play nice. Traveling hundreds of miles the VNACO took the weather with a grain a salt. With three days of rain and high winds forecasted we added this to the mission risk assessment. With staying in protected waters even with the wind and rain we all came to the conclusion the missions would be of a High gain Medium Risk nature. Marine Observation, ATON Verification, Navigation, Annual Day and Night Time Task sign off was all on tap for the three day event. The night time task and towing evolution's was scheduled to happen on day three. Though the day three started off wet he weather gods showed mercy on us. The skies cleared the wind subsided and the weather turned off beautiful. The night task was met with a calm clear full moon lit night. What a way to complete the three day mission event, simply awesome. Everyone had a good positive attitude at completing all the objectives for the entire three days. It was a good balance of professionalism and lightheartedness that made it fun and productive.
Vice National Commodore Pat Feighery and District Captain Elect. Bill Lauber
A great thanks goes out to Flotilla Commander Michael Palmer of flotilla 3-6 for bringing out Aux Facility "Just Duckie" and helping with the Towing Evolution's. Another Thanks go to the crew of "Just Duckie" Coxswain Larry Patrick, Crew members Michael Palmer, Beth Geiger and Charlie Harnner of flotilla 3-6 for making the Towing Evolution' s come off flawlessly. Bravo Zulu to all for making it a great time for training.
Veterans Day 2024
With the rainy weather the Veterans Day Parade Rolled on. All branches of our military were well represented during this years parade. Our United States Coast Guard members were in full force. Members from Sector Mobile, Station Dauphin Island, Air Training Center, Gulf Strike Team, ANT Team, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard Reserves were all present and ready to participate in this years event. Crowds cheered on our finest and thanked them for their hard work and dedication in severing our country.
A special thanks goes out to all the Auxiliary members that volunteered to be Parade Marshals. Bravo Zulu for helping to make it happen.
The New 2025 District Captain East Takes a Second Term.
Our New 2025 District Captain East takes a second term. District Captain East elect takes the oath office at the 2024 fall District Training Conference. DCAP East Elect. Lauber took his first term in 2023. Due to issues beyond his control stood down to run for for the 2024 term. He decided to make his comeback for his 2nd term and was voted in with majority vote by Division Commanders across the district.
Newly Elected for 2025 District East, Central and West taking the oath of office.
Congratulation Dist. Capt. Elect Bill Lauber! May you have a successful term of office.
Division Three 4th Quarter Elections Held
The Division three 4th quarter elections were held October 19th 2024
A new bridge for the Division are sure to bring changes.
Division 3 2025 Division Commander and Vice Commander Election Winners
Division Commander Elect. Eric Beck and Vice Commander Elect Armand Pizani
Congratulations and may you have a successful 2025 term.
District Training August 2024
The 2023 Septrain in Mobile AL brought Auxiliary Members together from all across the 8th Coastal Region. New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. The three day event was held at the River View Plaza Hotel in historical Downtown Mobile Alabama. Events started off Thursday Evening with Commodore's Fellowship all Casual Dinner at Felix's on the Causeway. Seeing Old Friends and New Faces of our 8th Coastal Region Family was on the menu. It was an awesome treat to be reunited with friends and catch up with what's been happening since we last seen everyone.
Friday morning started early with all the New Shining Stars training. A two day 16 hour AuxLAM Residential training Course given by National Staff Member Dr. Michael Brzezicki.
While the Shining Stars were busy with their studies DIRAUX was bringing News of the future and and the things to come.
District business was on hand with motion and seconded motions on the floor. Voting and approving old and new business. A busy day indeed for the district staff topped off by the Commodores Hawaiian Shirts mixer and fellowship at the end of the day.
More training for the the 3rd day of the event. Training included Auxdata 2, Culinary Assistant, How to put on a Crew Member College, E2 Travel systems by OTO Boatswain Smith which I thought was very informative. The end of the event was was filled with the Commodores Banquet Awards Ceremony and Gala. Everyone was dressed for this formal event and It's a grand event that everyone should attend at least once in their life.
Congratulations to all that received awards. The hard work and dedication of these members show their commitment to the mission and their love for the guard. Bravo Zulu on a job well done.
Thank you to all the Septrain Event Staff. Thank you for your hard work and making the 2023 Septrain a complete success!
To enjoy a Slideshow of the Septrain 2024 events Click Here.
To see all Septrain 2023 pictures visit the Div.3 Photo Album in the links column on the left.
Coming Together for the 2023 Boat Show on the Bay at Battleship Park
Thanks to several flotillas from across Division the 2023 Boat Show on the Bay at Battleship Park was a huge success. Interacting with boating public spreading the word of safe boating, Boating Education and Recruiting for the Auxiliary and Active Duty.
The three day event took several shifts of 2 and 3 members for each shift starting at 0800hrs and ending at 1800hrs. Long days with what seem like non-stop activity with the public. Our members stayed busy with greeting smiles and plenty of literature and coloring books for everyone that stopped by.
Thank you to all the flotillas that participated in making the 2023 Boat Show on the Bay a huge success. Bravo Zulu Flotilla 3-10, Flotilla 3-6, Flotilla 3-9 and Flotilla 3-8.
Coast Guard Auxiliary 84th Birthday, Milestone and Achievements
Captain Tucker Deputy XO Sector Mobile and National Commodore Pat Feighery were on hand to help celebrate the Coast Guard Auxiliary 84th Birthday. The Air Training Center officers lounge was the setting for the celebration and there was more to celebrate than just our 84th Birthday. Flotilla 3-9 celebrated its 50 year Anniversary milestone. Congratulations Flotilla 3-9 and we look forward to seeing you for another 50 years.
Congratulations to James Higdon of Flotilla 3-6 Eastern Shores for winning the 2023 Shooting Star Award. Your hard work and dedication has been recognized. Keep up the good work and being an example of what we can accomplish. On their 50th Anniversary Flotilla 3-9 would like to welcome their newest member. Welcome Aboard Shella Osborne Beck. Welcome to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. (Pictures by Charlie Harnner Flotilla 3-6)
Flotilla 3-6 Held America's Boat Course at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Instructors Murphy and McGrew held America's Boating Course to almost packed house.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary have some of the best in person Recreational Boating Courses available on the Gulf Coast. When you need an extra degree of attention an in person class maybe what you're looking for. Enjoy a hands on interactive course that gives you real world instructions using actual marine safety equipment. Check out our Boat Courses page to find out the next available course in your area.
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