Shipmates,
Today I took some time out and thanked the many folks who participated in the Annual Coast Guard Foundation Golf Tournament. This annual event raises funds for scholarships for Coast Guard dependents. RADM (ret) Ed Gilbert has worked tirelessly to make this event a success, year after year. Yes, he is the "Gilbert" of the Gilbert I and II studies. But ... his real love in life is golf. He has tried for years to convert a particular former middle linebacker to an accomplished golfer and has failed miserably (plus I'm left handed). Luckily for the Coast Guard, his efforts to raise funds for education have been extraordinarily successful. So, I ventured out to the links at the Army Navy Country Club in Fairfax, Va and they even let me drive the cart (shown in photo). The weather was terrific. Our great thanks to CAPT Williams USCG (ret) and his family for their support. Also, we thank Anne Brengle and Patti Gross from the Coast Guard Foundation. Bob Petko put in a great effort as well. I will ask Ed Gilbert to make a comment or guest post to recognize anyone I may have forgotten.
BZ to all who were involved.
ADM A
