U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11 - Bellingham, WA

American Forces Travel Service

Alert 11, Winter 2025

ALAUX 035/24 confirmed the eligibility of active Coast Guard Auxiliarists in the American Forces Travel Service (AFTS). The Coast Guard Community Services Command oversees MWR programs and applicability of the AFTS to Coast Guard personnel. It recently issued the attached flyer as a reminder of the incredible travel opportunities and services provided by the AFTS including a full-service booking platform that assists with:

  1. Airfare (all flights cancelable within 24 hours).

  2. Over 70,000 hotels worldwide at discounts up to 60%.

  3. Access to major car rental brands globally.

  4. Travel packages and cruises with discounts up to 80%.

Also in this issue

  • Change of Watch

    Flotilla 11 held its Change of Watch on January 4, 2025 at the Squalicum Yacht Club, recognizing 2024 officers, swearing in 2025 officers, and presenting Manny Eusebio the Bill Daniel Flotilla Award.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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