Change of Watch

Alert 11, Winter 2025

Flotilla 11 held its Change of Watch ceremony on Jan. 4th 2025 at the Squalicum Yacht Club. The Change of Watch is the Auxiliary's recognition of new terms of office for elected and appointed Staff officers. Officers who served in 2024 were recognized, and Officers serving in 2025 were sworn in. Manny Eusebio was recognized for his exemplary service with the Bill Daniel Flotilla Award. Klaas Nijhuis, the incoming District Commodore (DCO), spoke about increasing member engagement and the upcoming DTrain (Feb. 20-23/25, Tukwila).

• Awards & Recognition
• Fellowship & Events
• Leadership

Also in this issue

• 2024 Flotilla Awards

  A list of the Auxiliary service awards and the Coast Guard Unit Commendation received by Flotilla 11 members in 2024.

• 2024 Flotilla Hours

  A summary by mission code of the 2,691 hours and 457 activity instances Flotilla 11 performed for the Coast Guard in 2024.

• November Flotilla Meeting

  The flotilla's November meeting was well attended, and awards were presented to several members.

• American Forces Travel Service

  ALAUX 035/24 confirmed that active Coast Guard Auxiliarists are eligible to use the American Forces Travel Service booking platform and its travel discounts.

• 2025 Auxiliary C-Schools

  The Coast Guard has released the 2025 Auxiliary C-School calendar of courses members can attend under orders to build mission skills.

• Member Training

  Guidance on required core training, 2025 workshops, the Northwest District DTRAIN conference in Tukwila, and boat crew qualification materials.

• Navigation Systems

  The flotilla verified 41 of 42 PATONs and all five bridges in 2024; an AV Workshop is scheduled at DTRAIN and the annual AV Refresher is expected in April.

• Parting Shot

  The Christmas card from USCG Station Bellingham.