USCG Aux 114-06-02

01/03/2026

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The public tour of the USCG Cutter Narwhal event scheduled for Sunday, 04 January 2026 has been postponed until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Look for this to be rescheduled soon.
Posted by USCG Auxiliary Rudy Lopez Jr, PA3

11/20/2025

Southwest District, Southern Region
Date: 19 NOV 2025

At last night's Flotilla 06-02's meeting held at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club in Huntington Beach, CA, the monthly agenda wasn't the only thing that took place. Five members from Flotilla 06-02 will be retiring from the Coast Guard Auxiliary at the end of this year. Flotilla Commander John Aden arranged to have a retirement celebration to honor them all. The five members collectively served a total of 115.5 years. They are:

Dr. Mark Monroe - 20 yrs
Desiree de Liser - 15 yrs
Jon Ross - 20 yrs
Francisco Floriani - 25 yrs
Champ Clark - 24 yrs

Only Dr. Monroe, Desiree de Liser and Jon Ross were able to attend the celebration. Each was presented a plaque thanking them for their service and friendship.
Pictured (L to R) are:

John Aden, Flotilla Commander
Dr. Mark Monroe
Desire de Liser
John Ross
Wayne Palmer, DCAPT LA/LB

Fair Winds and Following Seas to our retiring shipmates.

Photo and posting by USCG Auxiliary Rudy Lopez Jr, PA3

04/01/2025

Honoring two members of Flotilla 06-02 who are being recognized for their accomplishments:

Robert Gimenez, FSO-PV received his certification as a Culinary Assistant Level 1 (CA-1), and for his certification as Vessel Examiner (VE).

Tom Oberlin, FSO-CM who was awarded a Flotilla 06-02 engraved glass mug for his services as FSO-CM for the year 2024.

The presentation took place during the Flotilla Meeting held at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club located in Huntington Beach, CA. Presenting the awards is John Aden, FC.

Congratulations to both of these members.

Photos/posting by USCG Auxiliary Rudy Lopez Jr, AUX-PA3.

02/28/2025

02/28/2025

Uniform Inspections.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary requires each member have their uniforms inspected annually to ensure and maintain a professional appearance.

At last night's Flotilla 06-02 monthly meeting, members Ron Lyse and Billy Le had their uniform inspection take place, conducted by John Aden, Flotilla Commander. Both passed the inspection with flying colors.

Photos taken/posted by USCG Auxiliary Rudy Lopez Jr, AUX-PA3

02/28/2025

Meet Flotilla 06-02's newest member.

Mercedes Diaz attended the Flotilla meeting held at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club in Huntington Beach on Wednesday evening, 26 February and was sworn in by District 11S DCAPT Wayne Palmer. Mercedes was presented with her new member packet, and certificate of membership by Flotilla Commander John Aden.

Congratulations Mercedes, and welcome to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Family.

Photo taken/posted by Coast Guard Auxiliary Rudy Lopez Jr, AUX-PA3.

01/16/2025

Uniform Inspections are a vital part in maintaining a professional appearance in representing the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary. Here, Flotilla Commander John Aden (114-06-02) inspects his Flotilla Staff Officers (FSO) team at a recent meeting. These are required of every member annually in keeping with the mission of the inspections.
Photos/posting by USCG Auxiliary DSO-PA Rudy Lopez Jr

11/01/2024

Congratulations going out to two members of Flotilla 06-02 who received their award recognition for the following:
Mr. Don Nguyen, ADSO-OP for over 1500 sustained hours
Mr. David Campagnari, FSO-FN for his 150 hours in 2023.

In addition, Mr. Jeffrey Goeggel was presented his Coast Guard Auxiliary ID Card after he completed his CORE Training, Intro to Risk Management and Boating Safety Course.

Presenting all awards is Mr. John Aden, FC.

Bravo Zulu, Gentlemen.

Photo/posting by USCG Auxiliary Rudy Lopez Jr, DSO-PA3

10/14/2024

Congratulations going out to Mr. Billy Le and Mr. Robert Gimenez who completed the required courses elevating their membership status to BQ or Basically Qualified. Both are members of Flotilla 06-02 and were presented with their certificates by Mr. John Aden, Flotilla Commander during the September 2024 Flotilla meeting. Bravo Zulu!

Photo/posting credit: Rudy Lopez Jr, DSO-PA