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Flotilla Meeting 11 May 2024
Bob Bauer from Bass Masters. Our Flotilla is looking forward to assisting in providing training to anglers and captains of the high school and youth fishing teams.
Flotilla Meeting 27 April 2024 Followed by Boater Safety Class
Tom Earnhardt Receives his 60-hour Certificate!
Heather Walker Becomes a Full Member of the USCG-AUX!
Tom Earnhardt Shares Patrol Banners!
Mike Mize Teaching Class During Boater Safety Course!
Flotilla Meeting 9 March 2024 Followed by CPR Training
2024 Greensboro Boat Show
Members Participated in the 2024 Greensboro Boat Show
Flotilla Meeting 10 February 2024
FSO Christopher Parrish received his 10-year service recognition.
Vice Flotilla Commander Mike Mize received a sustained auxiliary service award for his dedication to the USCG Aux.
Flotilla Meeting 13 January 2024
Proud to be a Part of Wreaths Across America 2023
2023 Change of Watch
Congratulations to FC Brad Simpson and VFC Mike Mize! We look forward to your leadership through 2024!
Flotilla Meeting 11 November 2023
Welcome aboard Alvin Lucy!
Tim Nall receives his VE certification. Congratulations!
Flotilla Meeting 14 OCT 2023
Tom Earnhardt Receives his VE and ATON Certifications 14 OCT 23
Tim Nall Receives His Membership Certificate 14 OCT 23
26-07 Flotilla Meeting Badin Lake North Carolina 15 July 2023
26-07 Flotilla Meeting Badin Lake North Carolina 15 July 2023. Several Members were recognized for their accomplishments. FSO Top Pettigrew, FSO Mike Mize and FSO VeeCee Harris. Diversity training provided by FSO VeeCee Harris.
Partnership Cube Hydro Water Safety Day Event
Flotilla Members participated in the Partnership Cube Hydro Water Safety Day Event held at Badin Lake. This event provided life vests to the community at no cost!
Pictured below are 26-07 Members Michael Parks, Brad Simpson, Tom Earnhardt, Jim Monroe and Don Murray. (Present but not pictured is Member Jim Cortes)
ACA Instruction Event with Mike Parks and Top Pettigrew
Mt. Tabor High School Cadet Mason Newman Class of 2027!
Flotilla Meeting 13 May 2023
Flotilla Meeting 8 April 2023
VFC Jim Monroe and FC Don Murray
FC Don Murray and FSO Mike Mize
Members had the privilege of receiving CPR training.
Boater Safety Course at Badin Lake, North Carolina
25 March 2023- Flotilla 26-07 held a boater safety class to help reduce boating accidents and incidents!
Flotilla Meeting 11 March 2023
Flotilla meeting held 11 March 2023 at Badin Lake. Fellowship while focusing on our mission!
Mid-Atlantic 50th Anniversary Boat Show
Our very own Top Pettigrew representing 26-07 at the Mid-Atlantic 50th Anniversary Boat Show in Charlotte, North Carolina on 11 February 2023.
Flotilla Meeting 11 February 2023
On 11 February 2023, 26-07 held a flotilla monthly meeting lead by Flotilla Commander Don Murray. Instruction on how to wear your uniform properly was held immediately after the meeting. Mike Bales was recognized for his commitment to the Auxiliary. Jim Cortes provided the training of proper uniform wearing with the assistance of Top Pettigrew and Mike Mize.
2023 Change of Watch
Flotilla 26-07 held its Change of Watch for the upcoming year on 10 December 2022. Members had a great time and camaraderie. Special thank you to Scott Wigginton DCDR for attending. Thank you to Foothills Brewery for their hospitality!
Jim Cortes Interviewing USCG Academy Candidates for Class of 2028!
Jim Cortes DSO-VE Pens "Observations, Outcome and Objectives"
Flotilla 26-07 Welcomes Newest Members!
Flotilla 26-07 Badin Lake welcomes its newest members! Thank you for your willingness to serve!
Welcome Aboard! Tim Nail, Kim Nail, Heather Walker, and James Aaron Walker to 054-26-07.
2023 Flotilla Elections
Congratulations to Don Murray and Jim Monroe. Don was voted to continue as our Flotilla Commander for 2023. Jim Monroe was elected to serve as our 2023 Vice Flotilla Commander. The election took place at our regular flotilla meeting on 12 November 2022. Thank you for your leadership and service!
Three Members Complete Boat Crew Training!
Three of 26-07 members complete Boat Crew Training. Thank you for your dedication to completing this enormous contribution to our Flotilla. Congratulations to each! Mike Mize, Don Murray and Tom Earnhardt. Semper Paratus!!
Jim Cortes, DSO-VE and member of Flotilla Badin Lake, making contact with former recruits now serving proudly in the United States Coast Guard.
Jim Cortes, DSO-VE and member of Flotilla Badin Lake, with Congresswoman Alma Adams and Captain Glendye.
Jim Monroe FSO-MS completed the North Carolina Swift/Surface Water Rescue Technician Course!
Jim Monroe FSO-MS completed the North Carolina Swift/Surface Water Rescue Technician Course! Way to go Jim! Please click the links below for more photos!!!!
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Jim Cortes DSO-VE
Jim Cortes, DSO-VE and member of Flotilla Badin Lake, delivers the state of the V Directorate Report, 13-21 AUG 2022, Rosen Center, Orlando, Florida (Top Right). Cortes graduating ASOC Level Five Leadership (Top Left). Cortes being recognized for serving as director of the V Directorate (Bottom).
Flotilla Meeting 13 AUG 2022 Followed by Member Training
Flotilla meeting held 13 AUG 2022 at Badin Lake. Pictured are Don Murray Flotilla Commander and Brad Simpson Flotilla Vice Commander. After the meeting there was rope knot training for members. Photo below.
