Timothy Carroll and Glenn DeBlase were elected as flotilla commander and vice flotilla commander by members of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-9 at their monthly meeting on Nov. 19 at Coast Guard Station Menemsha. Mr. Carroll and Mr. DeBlase will lead a 15-member flotilla, officially established a year ago.

Coast Guard auxiliary members promote boating safety through public education courses and vessel safety checks. They also augment the mission of active duty personnel at station Menemsha by standing radio watch and providing culinary service. For more information, or to join the auxiliary, visit the flotilla 11-9 website.