The new USCG service blog, The Coast Guard Compass, features a Guardian every week. The fourth Guardian recognized, and the first Auxiliarist, is FL76's own Earl Markham. On Saturday Earl will have completed his 57th year of service as an Auxiliarist. Including his almost four years of Naval service in WWII Earl has over 60 years of proud uniformed service to the Nation.While the length Earl's service is impressive what really sets Earl apart is the grace and friendliness with which he performs that service. Earl always has a kind smile for his shipmates, a kind word and, when required, an effective and positive critique. Earl continues to serve actively as a Coxswain, a Qualification Examiner and an Instructor in addition to coordinating the Flotilla's public affairs program.
Earl has been a friend and mentor to me. He is the person who I seek to emulate as a Guardian, a citizen and a person.
Bravo Zulu COMO Markham
(Photo: Earl Markham with Tim Young - teaching life jacket wear in May 2009)
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