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    Loran-C Termination

On  Feb. 9th 2010 the Loran-C signal was terminated.As a result of technological advancements over the last twenty years, Loran-C has become an antiquated system that is no longer required by the armed forces, the transportation sector or the nation’s security interests; it was being used by only a small percentage of the population. Continued dedication of limited Federal resources to operate Loran-C is no longer sound stewardship of taxpayer funds. 

 

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    NEW GOOGLE MAP FLOTILLA FINDER NOW AVAILABLE FROM PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

http://ff.cgaux.org/USCGAuxUnits_1NR.html

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    Mad Mariner Free Online Publication
    The online daily boating magazine and web-based resource for boaters, is offering free one-year subscriptions to Auxiliarists. You get a new feature story every single day, marine news, blogs, forums, boat reviews, video podcasts and more. Go to http://shopauxiliary.com/, then click on MembersOnly; log in and click on Mad Marine

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    Rocna Anchor Discount
     

Rocna anchors tout an exciting new-generation design, greatly improving holding and setting performance over the traditional styles of anchors. The Rocna sets very quickly, typically within 3 feet, and provides massive holding power across a range of bottoms, including sand, mud, and weeds. For a 15% discount and free shipping for Auxiliarists, go to http://shopauxiliary.com/, then click on MembersOnly; log in and click on ROCNA

 

LONG-AWAITED BIG CHANGES IN MARINE SAFETY AND MARINE

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ARE FINALLY HERE!

The BIG news is that we finally have been given the green-light to proceed with expansion of our repertoire of available specialties with the addition of 12 brand-new Marine Safety PQSs never before available to Auxiliarists. At the same time, our previously existing PQSs have been sub-stantially revised and must be used starting 28 APRIL 2010.

For starters, we now have 24 specialties on our menu of training and qualification possibilities. Half are brand-new; half are newly revised and updated versions of already-existing PQS specialties. For more detailed information click on the 

http://www.auxmdept.org/TridentMain.htm

 or contact Steve Macrecky, SO-MS, FC-18 steve@ciwa.us

Also MSD Belfast could use our assistant. Before that can happen, we need to get qualified with a PQS and update our security clearance to a "DO".  PQS training will be conducted at the MSD Belfast on an one to one basis.  MSD Belfast asks that the Auxiliary member be willing to give a minimum of 4-8 hours per week.  If you have any question on the PQS or what MSD Belfast requires, please contact Steve.

 

 

 


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