USCG Auxiliary 6–9
Active1978
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Commanders
Current
commander		Jeff Huhs

The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 6–9 is a Flotilla of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary station out of Lake Conroe.[1] The flotilla patrols both Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston. It was founded in 1978.[2][3]

History

CONROE, TX - Flotilla 6-9 Boat Crew supporting U.S. Coast Guard Air Crews

The flotilla was founded in 1978. The flotilla expanded to Lake Livingston in 2010. The flotilla has assisted with multiple search and rescue missions in both Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston since its founding in 1978. As of 2023, the flotilla is led by flotilla commander Jeff Huhs and vice flotilla commander Andrew Tempel.

Lake Conroe Queen sinking

On August 15, 2021, the flotilla assisted when the Lake Conroe Queen sank leaving 53 people, injured one of whom later died.[4][5]

Organization

The flotilla operates under the authority of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, which is a volunteer organization that supports the missions of the United States Coast Guard. The USCG Auxiliary is composed of civilian volunteers who assist the Coast Guard in various activities, including safety patrols, vessel inspections, and public education. As of 2023, the commander of Flotilla 6–9 is Jeff Huhs.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "** USCG AUX LAKE CONROE 081-06-09 **". www.uscgauxlakeconroe.com. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ HOWIE, BOB (July 31, 2003). "Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 69 source of safety on Lake Conroe". Chron. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Lake Livingston". wow.uscgaux.info. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ Gonzalez, Jose R. (August 26, 2021). "Focus shifts to Lake Conroe paddle boat safety after capsizing". The Courier. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ Double decker party boat capsized Saturday night with 53 passengers & crew on Lake Conroe., retrieved June 14, 2023
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