2008 Photos
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An Auxiliary vessel on safety/security patrol at the Experimental Aircraft Association's 2008 airshow, called a "fly-in", held in Oshkosh, WI. The USCG Auxiliary lends support to the event by conducting patrols of the seaplane base and other locations, as well as setting up a public affairs booth at the event-site.

Flotilla 10 Auxiliarists Linder and Kiesel stand lookout watch during a patrol at the EAA event in Lake Winnebago.

Auxiliary vessel on patrol at the 2008 EAA Fly-in.

A seaplane taking off at the 2008 EAA Fly-in.

A rescue plane floating on the water during a demonstration at the 2008 EAA Fly-in.

An aircraft – "American Beauty" – on display at the 2008 EAA Fly-in.

A US Navy aircraft on display at the 2008 EAA Fly-in.

Auxiliarists Walker and Kiesel prepare to get underway for the Rhythm and Booms festival patrol.

Towing disabled vessels like the one above is one way the local US Coast Guard Auxiliary supports the Rhythm and Booms festival each year.

Rhythm and Booms fireworks display as seen from an Auxiliary vessel on patrol.

Rhythm and Booms fireworks seen from an Auxiliary vessel on patrol.

Members of Division Nine U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary participate in the 2008 "Operation Life Ring", a multi-agency training mission on the Rock River with onshore Safety Information Booth and Vessel Safety Checks.

Auxiliarist Van Dinter educates participants of Operation Life Ring in the services offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Division Nine Captain Redenius and Auxiliarist Van Dinter speak with a representative from the Rock County Sheriff department about boating safety.

Participants of Operation Life Ring prepare to get underway on the Rock River for this multi-agency cooperation exercise.

Public Affairs mission for Flotilla 98 at the 2008 Madison Fishing Expo.