Northern Virginia Shipmates, In June we bid farewell to our absolutely superb Vice Flotilla Commander and second-in-command, Ken Doyle as he moved to Kansas to study at the Army Command and General Staff College. This is a wonderful opportunity for Ken, and though his absence leaves us a great deficit, we wish him nothing but success over the next 18 months. I am happy to report that on August 9, Emily Johnson formally assumed duties as our new Vice Flotilla Commander. Ms. Johnson brings to this post her experience serving on small boats, as a vessel examiner, instructor, and as a human resources officer. She is graduate of the Coast Guard Auxiliary program at The College of William and Mary, where she served as commander of her detachment. Emily and I lead the finest crew in the entire Coast Guard Auxiliary. Of this I have no doubt. At my change of watch this past January, I shared my belief that "history is replete with turning points, when small groups of good people accomplish extraordinary things." As a tribute to each of you, and also to Mr. Doyle's leadership, I'll share with you some of the great things this small group of part-time "coasties" has accomplished since January 1, 2011:
I could not be more proud to serve with you. In the next six months we will focus on maintaining the operational tempo we have reached this summer, operationally qualifying our most junior members, and working hard to building up our crew. Thank you to Ken for your service - fair winds, and see you when you return. Welcome aboard, Emily. Thanks to each and every one of you for your service. Very respectfully, Andrew Welch Flotilla Commander |
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