WASHINGTON, DC (Aug. 28, 2004) ? Coast Guard Cutter Chock (WYTL-65602), patrols the Washington, DC area, while the area was under a heightened state of alert (Code Orange). During the patrol, Chock was proudly flying an MIA-POW Flag (l); U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Ensign (left center); U.S. Coast Guard Ensign (right center); and a Coast Guard Unit Commendation pennant (r). While flying the Coast Guard Ensign is required on all Coast Guard Vessels, to signify their authority, by flying the Coast Guard Auxiliary Ensign, Chock?s Officer in Charge of Chock (BMC Brady) was showing his respect for, and honoring all members of the Auxiliary ? the volunteer component of the Coast Guard. During its deployment, Coast Guard Auxiliary member John C. Krogmann was embarked aboard Chock,. Krogmann volunteers some 50 hours per month aboard Chock. Coast Guard active-duty, reserve (part timers) and auxiliary (volunteers) members regularly serve side by side in all Coast Guard missions, roles and programs, except direct law enforcement and military operations. USCG photo by Joseph P. Cirone, USCGAUX
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