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Search and Rescue Training Photo Courtesy of Barbara Martin The Auxiliary saves the Coast Guard many hours and dollars by verifying the location, condition, and operation of Aids to Navigation (ATONs) each year. Verifiers complete an eight hour District level course of instruction to learn what to observe and how to report their findings, and must verify a minimum number of ATONs each year to retain their qualification.

Tom Wilson completes his qualification requirements by verifying Privately Owned Aids to Navigation (PATONs) on a night patrol aboard the Flotilla's OPFAC Family Boat.	Aids to Navigation Verification Photo Courtesy of Bill Andersen Click on the image to open in Full Size

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