The Ancient Order of the Pterodactyl (AOP) is a fraternal association which focuses on United States Coast Guardaviation. A fraternal organization, sometimes also known as a fraternity, is an organization that represents the relationship between its members as akin to brotherhood. ... The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the United States armed forces involved in maritime law enforcement, mariner assistance, search and rescue, and national defense, among other duties of coast guards elsewhere. ... Aviation refers to flying using aircraft, machines designed by humans for atmospheric flight. ...
Membership is for former and present officers and enlisted personnel of the United States Coast Guard, and designated pilots of other military services and foreign governments who have piloted Coast Guard aircraft while involved in exchange programs between the Coast Guard and their respective service or government. An officer is a member of a military or naval service who holds a position of responsibility. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Military service. ...
Its goals include furthering and preserving the history of Coast Guard aviation and maintaining comaraderie between past and present Coast Guard members. Founded in 1977, AOP is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. It has been suggested that Aerial warfare be merged into this article or section. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Nickname: The Azalea City Coordinates: Country US State Alabama County Mobile Founded 1702 Incorporated 1814 Mayor Sam Jones Area - City 412. ...
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