U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-10

10/25/2026

Bavo Zulu, Coast Guard!
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10/23/2026

If there’s an emergency at sea, the U.S. Coast Guard is often the first call. A fast, effective response depends on knowing where assistance is available and what each responding unit can do.

Until now, the Coast Guard could track the status of its own assets but lacked a shared network with other emergency responders. That is about to change, thanks to Auxiliarist Doug Simpson and his technology team. They have developed a networking solution using low-cost, off-the-shelf components to give responders a broader, real-time view of available resources.

Pictured: Doug Simpson and Tom Mann (left and right) present a real-time agency availability monitor to Bryan Spooner, from Pasco County's Fire Rescue’s Marine Unit. The monitor will be installed aboard Marine 1, the county’s marine rescue boat.

Photo by Gary Walkup, Marine 1 photo courtesy of Fox 13

10/23/2026

What's an "Honor Flight"?

An "Honor Flight" is a free, all expense-paid trip to Washington, DC to honor America's veterans by inviting them to share in a day of remembrance at our Nation's memorials. Veterans visit the World War II Memorial, The Korean War Veteran's Memorial, the Vietnam Veteran's memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

Over 300,000 Veterans have been honored since 2005. There are still about 38,000 on the waiting list. Honor flights are privately funded.

On October 20, hundreds of well-wishers gathered at the Clearwater St. Petersburg airport to welcome our local veterans as they returned from Washington, including Coast Guard Auxiliarists (from left) Emmett Boggs, Steven Sumner, Robert Lowman, Daniel Helou, Gary Walkup, Daniel Williamson, Karen Miller, and Michelle Evans

10/21/2026

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10/20/2026

Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary come from a wide variety of careers. In a previous life, Flotilla Commander David McGee was a first responder, so who best to talk about Fire Prevention Week? According to the U.S. Fire Administration, HALF of all residential fires start in the kitchen! Many homeowners have fire extinguishers, but a "fire suppression blanket" to extinguish grease fire on the stove is a VERY effective tool. Pic by Gary Walkup

10/20/2026

"Bravo Zulu" is a nautical way of saying "well done", so "Bravo Zulu" to Flotilla 11-10's Harvey Prior. Harvey Prior received the Coast Guard Auxiliary Achievement Medal for superior performance of duty as a coxswain for the Eleventh Division from January 2025 through September 2026. From left, Matt Copeland and Harvey Prior. Pic by Lisa Repetto.

10/16/2026

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10/05/2026

Do you know a young person who might be interested?

The Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program (AUP) is shaping the next generation of leaders. College students across the country can join the Auxiliary and gain hands-on experience. They build leadership, incident management, and operational skills.

At more than 30 colleges and universities, young adults have a direct pathway to serve their country while completing their degree. AUP is a launch pad for leadership; students train alongside active-duty and auxiliary personnel in fields like IT, Environmental Response, Maritime strategy, and recreational boating safety- building real-world skills that matter.

Not all colleges and universities have a unit on campus; there is a virtual option if your school does not have a unit. And if you are interested, please visit www.cgauxedu.us.

📷: Lisa Goodwin

10/03/2026

Bravo Zulu, Sector St. Pete!

10/01/2026