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The Coast Guard Auxiliary was on standby and ready to p
Two Auxiliarists, Scott and Sherry Spillman, were sent
command post and were able to assist with documenting
in photos.
Many parts of eastern North Carolina had not flooded be
the Coast Guard Auxiliary were there to help. A lot of res
One Hurricane could do to their lives and property. Sin
as much more than a thunderstorm, they felt comfortab
showed she was not a small storm and proved to be a fo
USCG Aux Photo by Sherry Spillman
As the hurricane moved in further to the west and nor
left behind and find many folks and animals in need of r
personnel from many agencies were activated with assis
The Coast Guard began helicopter rescues with resident
welcoming dry shelters. And , the Spillmans were there to
of all of the rescuers.
Our hope is that more Auxiliarists will be trained, utilized
needed in storms like Florence. Through diversity and re
always will remain “Semper Paratus.”
COUNTER CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Pilots Ian Sibberson and Chris
around Burgaw, NC; CDR Joseph E. Deer of Station Elizabeth City wi
Wilmington, NC; Vice Admiral Bushman leaving Station Elizabeth City
USCG Aux Photo by Sherry Spillman
USCG Aux Photo by Sherry Spillman
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