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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and CAP Volunteer Service
As an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Mark works in support of the Coast Guard and Auxiliary missions.
aux_mugshot.jpg (32219 bytes) Mark is one of over 33,000 volunteers in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Volunteer Experience 1997 – Present

  • Auxiliary Operational Specialist (AUXOP) member status July 2003
  • Flotilla Communications Services Officer, Jan 2003 to present
  • Flotilla Information Services Officer, Jan 2006 to present
  • Boat Crew Qualification Examiner, Aug 2004 to present
  • Division 2 Marine Safety & Environmental Protection Officer 2004 & 2005
  • Flotilla Commander, 2003, Flotilla 24, 7th District
  • Flotilla Vice Commander, 2002, Flotilla 24, 7th District
  • Flotilla Publications Officer, Jan 1998 - Apr 2000
  • Active in on-the-water operations as Coxswain and PWC Operator
  • Active in Public Education program as an instructor
  • Active in Public Affairs assisting in booth duties
  • Active in Vessel Safety Check program as examiner

Auxiliary Professional Courses

  • All seven AUXOP specialty courses
  • Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection, Jan 2004
  • Team Coordination Training, Dec 2004
  • Good Mate Course, Sep 2003
  • Incident Command System ICS-100, Apr 2003
  • FEMA EMI Incident Command System ICS-200, Oct 2005
  • FEMA EMI Incident Command System ICS-700 & ICS 800, Dec 2005
  • Risk Management, 8 Mar 2003
  • Auxiliary Navigating with GPS Course, Aug 2002

Coast Guard Auxiliary Awards Received

  • Coast Guard Auxiliary Meritorious Team Commendation, 31 Dec 2005
  • DOT 9-11 Ribbon, April 2005
  • Jim Storey Division 2 Outstanding Staff Officer Award, 2004
  • Coast Guard Special Operations Ribbon, June 2004
  • Commandant’s USCG Auxiliary Letter of Commendation Sep 2004
  • Commodore’s Certificate of Excellence – Multi-Directorate 2003
  • Sustained Auxiliary Service Award (5th) July 2004
  • Coast Guard Unit Commendation Sep 2002 (2nd)
  • Auxiliary Membership Service Award (5yrs) Feb 2002
  • Annual Service Performance Award - Operations (3rd award) Dec 2004
  • Annual Service Performance Award – Public Education (2nd award) Dec 2004
  • 7th District Certificate of Commendation for PE-MT (81 Hrs) May 2000
  • Flotilla Commander’s Award, 1999

U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Volunteer Experience1989 – 1994

  • Major, Civil Air Patrol

  • Mission Pilot, Mission Observer check pilot, Comm Officer, others

  • Held staff officer positions in Squadron Operations, Squadron and Group level Communications, and Flight Operations