Coastie here too....

I was a Yeoman First Class (E-6) and retired in 1996.

You mentioned USCG-Aux. That's neat. I worked for the 9th CG District Boating
Auxiliary division Buffalo, NY back in the early/mid 80's. The USCG Aux are
great people and throw great parties! Wooooo... The stories I could tell!

Butch Ammon
YN1, USCG (Ret)