Desert Coasties
2022 Events
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January 20, 2022 - Sunshine Knitters Presentation
The Sunshine Knitters in Tucson knit hats, scarves, gloves, and more for homeless veterans. The Desert Coasties, skippered by Bob Bonville pick up the items and deliver them to the American Legion Madera Post 131 Auxiliary for further distribution to the VA in Tucson. Their yearlong project ensures that homeless vets know that someone cares about them. To thank the Sunshine Knitters for their efforts, the Desert Coasties presented them with a flag display representing all the services and included the American flag and POW/MIA flag.
February 12, 2022
"All Present and Accounted For"
At the February 2022 meeting of the Desert Coasties, Stephen Craig, Capt., USCGR (ret.) spoke about his book "All Present and Accounted For" about the 1972 grounding of USCGC Jarvis. Click here for information regarding the book.
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April 9, 2022 - Open Mike
The April 2022 meeting of the Desert Coasties, featured an open mike and - Coasties being who we are - nearly everyone had a sea story or two.
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April 23, 2022 - Picnic
Fun times were had at Madera Canyon
for the third annual Desert Coasties picnic. WWII Coastie Joe Ferrang was
a special guest.
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May 10, 2022 - USCG Recruitment
Initiative at Patagonia, AZ
The Desert Coasties were invited to present the benefits and opportunities afforded by the USCG to high school students at Patagonia Union High School. We thank Assistant Principal Michael Young and Superintendent Jimmy Hayes for their warm welcome.
August 4, 2022 - USCG Birthday Celebration courtesy of Fry's Supermarket, Sahuarita, Arizona
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October 8, 2022 - Meeting featuring a presentation by the Arizona Rangers.
At our October meeting, we hosted the Arizona Rangers. Coordinated by fellow Desert Coastie and AZ Ranger Phillip Burdine, the Ranger Emeritus, Ron Gold,
and his team presented a historical and current perspective of this volunteer group. Over their history from Kingman to Tombstone, this rugged and ready group helped form present day Arizona.
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