Alert 11 — July 2023

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In this issue

• Flotilla Accomplishments

  Flotilla 11's 2023 year-to-date results in public education, vessel safety checks, patrols (including a hypothermic kayaker rescue), and other member and unit activities.

• Member Training

  A list of the annual trainings, workshops and courses completed by Flotilla 11 members in the first half of 2023.

• Awards

  Flotilla 11 members received the USCG Unit Commendation, the Auxiliary VE/MDV Service Award and Auxiliary Membership Awards at the June 2023 flotilla meeting.

• Navigation Systems

  Progress on the flotilla's 2023 PATON and bridge verifications, electronic navigation training sessions, and a notice that NOAA is retiring its paper raster charts.

• Change of Watch/Command

  Changes of command in June and July 2023 at Coast Guard Station Bellingham and the cutters Sea Lion and Terrapin, attended by Flotilla 11 members.

• New Uniforms

  The Auxiliary is getting two new uniforms, an Auxiliary version of the active duty CGU work uniform and the new Auxiliary Working Uniform (AWU).

• Parting Shot

  U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Terrapin and Sea Lion at Fairhaven.