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The Coast Guard Aviation Association, formerly known as the Ancient Order of the Pterodactyl (AOP) is a fraternal association founded in 1977. The organization has the purpose of focusing on United States Coast Guard aviation history. On 5 May 2007, the organization was renamed the Coast Guard Aviation Association.〔(AOP Newsletter )〕 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. Its goals include furthering and preserving the history of Coast Guard aviation and maintaining camaraderie between past and present Coast Guard members. The Coast Guard Aviation Association is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. ==Activities== The Order hosts an annual gathering known as the "Roost". A Roost is normally anchored by a Coast Guard Air Station. List of past Roost locations: * 1977 Long Beach, CA * 1978 San Francisco, CA * 1979 San Francisco, CA * 1980 Mobile, AL * 1981 Elizabeth City, NC * 1982 Traverse City, MI * 1983 San Diego, CA * 1984 Mobile, AL * 1985 Washington, D.C. * 1986 Corpus Christi, TX * 1987 Port Angeles, WA * 1988 New Orleans, LA * 1989 Elizabeth City, NC 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Coast Guard Aviation Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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