Article and photos by Eric Arango FSO-PA 12-07
IPDCAPT David G. Porter, DDC-SP
1st Southern Region
1st Southern Region
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Fighters, Bombers and Face Painting... A Weekend at The American Airpower Museum
American Airpower Museum honors our WWII POWs with an exhibit dedication on Saturday the 5th at 10:30AM and 11:30AM on Sunday. A number of surviving POWs will be on hand. They will be flown on our C-47 after the ceremony on Saturday.
The American Airpower Museum - Where History Flies!
1230 New Highway
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: 631-293-6398
Email: info@americanairpowermuseum.com
Visit Us At: www.americanairpowermuseum.org
Copyright © American Airpower Museum. All Rights Reserved.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Special Movie Screening at American Airpower Museum
The American Airpower Museum - Where History Flies!
1230 New Highway
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: 631-293-6398
Email: info@americanairpowermuseum.com
Visit Us At: www.americanairpowermuseum.org
Posted by:
IPDCAPT David G. Porter, DDC-SP
1st Southern Region
1st Southern Region
Friday, February 27, 2015
Potential Government Shutdown and Auxiliary Operations
Good Evening,
If a funding lapse occurs, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual (COMDTINST M16790.1G) Chapter 2, paragraph B.25 require the Auxiliary to cease all activities where individual members depart home, unless supporting one of the exempt functions identified in law & policy. An Active Duty Order Issuing Authority must SPECIFICALLY call for Auxiliary assistance to support an above mission. The message MAY be relayed through the Chain of Leadership. Any orders will be the exception. To be clear, the Auxiliary is specifically prohibited from travel for training, meetings (including Change of Watch), all RBS activities, or any other authorized activity until funding is restored. Auxiliary members are encouraged to complete tasks from home, including online training modules.
If there is a lapse in DHS funding for FY2015, no further financial obligations may be incurred by DHS, except for those related to the orderly suspension of DHS operations or performance of exempted activities as defined in Chapter 6.4.2 of the Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), COMDTINST M7100.3E. Exempt functions include distress phase search and rescue, significant [federal] aids to navigation outage affecting the safe flow of commerce, or domestic ice operations to move critical energy supplies or prevent flooding.
Please contact me immediately if you have any questions or concerns regarding whether an activity is exempt or non-exempt. I am working closely with the Order Issuing Authorities to identify their expectation for Auxiliary support of exempted missions.
I understand that this is a frustrating period. These guidelines are solely based on appropriation law and this is in NO WAY a reflection of the value of the Auxiliary to the Coast Guard or the American people. Thank you for your patience and perseverance as we move forward together.
Very Respectfully,
CDR Laura Moose, USCGR
Director of Auxiliary, First District Southern Region
Auxiliary Specialist Karen Wagner
1 South Street
New York, NY 10004
If a funding lapse occurs, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual (COMDTINST M16790.1G) Chapter 2, paragraph B.25 require the Auxiliary to cease all activities where individual members depart home, unless supporting one of the exempt functions identified in law & policy. An Active Duty Order Issuing Authority must SPECIFICALLY call for Auxiliary assistance to support an above mission. The message MAY be relayed through the Chain of Leadership. Any orders will be the exception. To be clear, the Auxiliary is specifically prohibited from travel for training, meetings (including Change of Watch), all RBS activities, or any other authorized activity until funding is restored. Auxiliary members are encouraged to complete tasks from home, including online training modules.
If there is a lapse in DHS funding for FY2015, no further financial obligations may be incurred by DHS, except for those related to the orderly suspension of DHS operations or performance of exempted activities as defined in Chapter 6.4.2 of the Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), COMDTINST M7100.3E. Exempt functions include distress phase search and rescue, significant [federal] aids to navigation outage affecting the safe flow of commerce, or domestic ice operations to move critical energy supplies or prevent flooding.
Please contact me immediately if you have any questions or concerns regarding whether an activity is exempt or non-exempt. I am working closely with the Order Issuing Authorities to identify their expectation for Auxiliary support of exempted missions.
I understand that this is a frustrating period. These guidelines are solely based on appropriation law and this is in NO WAY a reflection of the value of the Auxiliary to the Coast Guard or the American people. Thank you for your patience and perseverance as we move forward together.
Very Respectfully,
CDR Laura Moose, USCGR
Director of Auxiliary, First District Southern Region
Auxiliary Specialist Karen Wagner
1 South Street
New York, NY 10004
DDC-SP David G. Porter, IPDCAPT
1st Southern Region - Sends...
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
WEATHER ALERT - 1SR
1. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound and New York zones from Monday afternoon through Tuesday night, 26 – 27 January 2015. Snow accumulations of 24 to 36 inches in Connecticut and Long Island, NY and 18-24 inches in New York City, with sustained winds near 40 mph and stronger gusts are expected. Heavy snowfall and high winds may limit visibility to ¼ mile. Moderate coastal flooding due to storm surge is also possible.
2. Life-threatening conditions and extremely dangerous travel due to heavy snowfall and strong winds with whiteout conditions. Many roads may become impassable. Strong winds may down power lines and tree limbs
3. No attainment reporting is required for storm condition blizzard (this differs from hurricane condition status reporting). Report notice of critical structure failure (such as bridge collapse) to relevant sector command center. Post storm accountability check will be initiated on or about the evening of the 27th.
4. Take all precautions to secure equipment and property. Top off fuel tanks, as fuel pumps will not function in the event of power failure. Test generators. Confirm adequate supply of water and food for several days. Charge all mobile devices. Test flashlights, radios and check first aid kits. Use shovels and snowblowers with extreme caution. Be smart, stay safe
5. Monitor weather forecasts. http://www.weather.gov/
6. Watchstanders, Food Service Specialists and R21 Task Force members, please stand by for the possibility of post-storm mobilization. Incident Management Team, support as directed by SECLIS as conditions permit. All other members will be contacted if needed.
Donna M. Cole, USCG AUX
National Incident Management & Preparedness Directorate
Division Chief, Contingency Planning
Sent from my iPhone
Sunday, January 25, 2015
WEATHER WARNING FOR 26 JAN 2015
FROM: Notify NYC
Blizzard Warning for NYC, 1P Mon - 12A Wed morning: 20-30 inches of snow & wind gusts up to 65mph possible. www.weather.gov/nyc.
Sent from my iPhone
Blizzard Warning for NYC, 1P Mon - 12A Wed morning: 20-30 inches of snow & wind gusts up to 65mph possible. www.weather.gov/nyc.
Sent from my iPhone
Valentines Day at The American Airpower Museum
The American Airpower Museum - Where History Flies!
1230 New Highway
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: 631-293-6398
Email: info@americanairpowermuseum.com
Visit Us At: www.americanairpowermuseum.org
Copyright © American Airpower Museum. All Rights Reserved.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
TBO ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL FACILITY OWNERS
| Important Notice: This message is an official communication being delivered to you as a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Please do not mark messages from uscgaux-ms@cgauxnet.us as spam. If you do not want individual messages, please just delete the message. A link is provided at the bottom of this message to allow you to manage your subscription. |
L2 Auxiliary Leadership Link
The digest of US Coast Guard Auxiliary activity
24 January, 2015 Edition
To: All Aviation personnel; All Aviation Staff
NEXCOM; DCO; DCOS; DCAPT; DDC
CHANGE IN AUXILIARY AVIATION MAINTENANCE POLICY
A new policy for Auxiliary Aviation (AUXAIR) facility maintenance has been approved as of 22 January 2015. This new policy replaces the manufacturer's recommended time-between-overhaul (TBO) policy that has been in effect since 2006 with one based on "engine condition maintenance."
This new AUXAIR aircraft maintenance policy relies on annual FAA-standard inspections and inspections after every 100 hours of flight time during the year. Ongoing oil and trend monitoring tests/reports will also be required. FAA-approved progressive inspection programs meeting these elements are also acceptable.
Details of this new policy are in CGMS message traffic in message, "COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC R 221915Z JAN 15." This message may be found at:
This policy change is the result of the combined efforts of active duty personnel, Auxiliary National Aviation Staff, the DSO-AVs, and AUXAIR district leaders working together to find a replacement for the TBO policy and enhance the overall safety of the program.
Pilots and district aviation staff are encouraged to work with the National aviation staff to answer all questions and provide easy mechanisms for compliance with the new regulations.
Distribution:
All Aviation personnel; All Aviation Staff NEXCOM; DCO; DCOS; DCAPT; DDC
|
Sent from my iPad
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)