Doug Bomeisler awarded Boat Force Operations Insignia
	At the April 15, 2004 Division 6 meeting, T. Doug Bomeisler was awarded the Boat Force Operations Insignia by CWO4 Joe Hartline. The boat force insignia distinquishes those members of the boat force operations community who have achieved a heightened level of qualification, knowledge and experience that includes both practical and operational components.

In addition, the member has a broader understanding and appreciation for boat force command, management, support and leadership issues.

Enlisted member and officers of the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Coast Guard Civilians and Coast Guard Auxiliary, who complete certain criteria are entitled to wear the Boat Force Insignia. The auxiliary service requirements include a minimum of one day per week of support, patrol, or watch standing at a boat force unit for five years. Doug served at Group Sandy Hook as a Group watchstander and Auxiliary boat crew. When the Group was dissolved and became a Station operation, he was a Station Officer of the Day or Deck "OOD," and Auxiliary boat crew member. Also, he worked as the Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) Coordinator for Aids to Navigation (ANT) New York for four years.

Doug continues to serve the Auxiliary as SO-AN for Division 6, ADSO-AN ANT Philadelphia and Auxiliary Liaison Officer to ANT Philadelphia and Auxiliary Liaison to Station Philadelphia. He also serves as the 5NR Coordinator for the America's Boating Course. In addition, he is the Branch Chief for the Public Education Hotline.