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a6b5c 463963 PHOTOs: Coast Guard Air Station Detroit holds change of command ceremony

DETROIT — Cmdr. Joseph Deer stands beside Rear Adm. Michael Parks and Cmdr. Michael Platt during Coast Guard Air Station Detroit’s change-of-command ceremony May 17, 2012.

During the ceremony, Deer relieved Platt of command of the air station.

U.S. Air Force photo by John Swanson

a6b5c 463959 PHOTOs: Coast Guard Air Station Detroit holds change of command ceremony

DETROIT — Cmdr. Michael Platt walks back to the hangar after his last helicopter flight as commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Detroit on May 14, 2012.

Platt is being reassigned to be the special assistant to the commandant at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Mark Dukti

MT. CLEMENS, Mich. — Cmdr. Michael Platt transferred command of Coast Guard Air Station Detroit to Cmdr. Joseph Deer in a change-of-command ceremony on May 17, 2012, at the air station, located on Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Platt will transfer to Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he will be assigned as special assistant to the commandant.

Deer is assuming command as commanding officer of Air Station Detroit and is reporting from Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, where he was the operations officer and executive officer.

The change of command is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. The ceremony is witnessed by all members so that they all know exactly when the transfer of leadership takes place.

For further media inquiries, please contact the Air Station Detroit public affairs officer at 586-239-6702.

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Sailors assigned to USS Constitution taught early American naval history to students at Medical Lake Middle School in Medical Lake, Wash. May 14-15.

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SEATTLE — Coast Guard Capt. Mark P. Lebeau reads his orders as he assumes command of Base Seattle at a ceremony held at Pier 36, Apr. 19, 2012. Established in 2010, Base Seattle’s primary mission is to provide support for Coast Guard operations, which includes 1,600 personnel spread over 11 shore commands and five cutters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

SEATTLE — Coast Guard Capt. Robert Klapproth (right) receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Rear Adm. Richard T. Gromlich (left) for his achievement as the first commander of Base Seattle, Apr. 19, 2012. Established in 2010, Base Seattle’s primary mission is to provide support for Coast Guard operations, which includes 1,600 personnel spread over 11 shore commands and five cutters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

SEATTLE — Coast Guard Capt. Marc P. Lebeau succeeded Capt. Robert J. Klapproth as commanding officer of Base Seattle during a change-of-command ceremony at the base, Thursday.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. The ceremony is attended by all members of the unit so they all witness the transfer of leadership.

Base Seattle provides support to more than 1,600 personnel located at 16 shore units and five cutters. Support services provided by the base include: Facilities Engineering, Personnel Support, Health Safety and Work Life, Naval Engineering Support, Electronic Systems Support, Comptroller, as well as Procurement and Contracting. The base falls under the command of Rear Adm. Richard T. Gromlich, the current Director of Operational Logistics.

For additional information, please contact the 13^th Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (206) 220-7237.

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SEATTLE — Coast Guard Capt. Mark P. Lebeau reads his orders as he assumes command of Base Seattle at a ceremony held at Pier 36, Apr. 19, 2012. Established in 2010, Base Seattle’s primary mission is to provide support for Coast Guard operations, which includes 1,600 personnel spread over 11 shore commands and five cutters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

SEATTLE — Coast Guard Capt. Robert Klapproth (right) receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Rear Adm. Richard T. Gromlich (left) for his achievement as the first commander of Base Seattle, Apr. 19, 2012. Established in 2010, Base Seattle’s primary mission is to provide support for Coast Guard operations, which includes 1,600 personnel spread over 11 shore commands and five cutters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

SEATTLE — Coast Guard Capt. Marc P. Lebeau succeeded Capt. Robert J. Klapproth as commanding officer of Base Seattle during a change-of-command ceremony at the base, Thursday.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. The ceremony is attended by all members of the unit so they all witness the transfer of leadership.

Base Seattle provides support to more than 1,600 personnel located at 16 shore units and five cutters. Support services provided by the base include: Facilities Engineering, Personnel Support, Health Safety and Work Life, Naval Engineering Support, Electronic Systems Support, Comptroller, as well as Procurement and Contracting. The base falls under the command of Rear Adm. Richard T. Gromlich, the current Director of Operational Logistics.

For additional information, please contact the 13^th Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (206) 220-7237.

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As announced by NAVADMIN 026/12 released Jan. 24, the Navy joins our nation in celebrating African American/Black History Month throughout the month of February.

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d407f 403663 Coast Guard Cutter Kankakee transfers command, Ancient Mariner watch

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Chief Warrant Officer Nick Frascella (left) relieves Master Chief Petty Officer Steven Hearn (right) as commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Kankakee in an official change-of-command ceremony, Aug. 19, 2011. Hearn retired following the transfer of command after 30 years of active duty Coast Guard service. The Kankakee, a 75-foot river buoy tender homeported in Memphis, maintains aids to navigations on the Mississippi River system, which is among the largest in the world. The Kankakee is one of two Kankakee-Class cutters in the U.S. Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bill Colclough.

ab162 403667 Coast Guard Cutter Kankakee transfers command, Ancient Mariner watch

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Chief Warrant Officer Nick Frascella (left) assumes command of the Coast Guard Cutter Kankakee during an official change-of-command ceremony, Aug. 19, 2011. Frascella, a native of Akron, Ohio, served previously at Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley. The Kankakee, a 75-foot river buoy tender homeported in Memphis, maintains aids to navigation on the Mississippi River system, which is among the largest in the world. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bill Colclough.

40f91 403671 Coast Guard Cutter Kankakee transfers command, Ancient Mariner watch

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Robert J. Papp Jr. (right) , presents a certificate of appreciation to Master Chief Petty Officer Steven Hearn (left) during an official change of command and change of the Silver Ancient Mariner Watch ceremony, Aug. 19, 2011. Hearn relieved command as officer-in-charge of the Coast Guard Cutter Kankakee to Chief Warrant Officer Nick Frascella. Hearn, the 10th Silver Ancient Mariner, retired following 30 years of active duty Coast Guard service. The Silver Ancient Mariner is an award honored to the member with the most sea time in the U.S. Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bill Colclough.

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Chief Warrant Officer Nick Frascella relieved Master Chief Petty Officer Steven Hearn as commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Kankakee in an official change-of-command ceremony, Friday.

Master Chief Hearn assumed command of the Kankakee in August 2008 , and will retire as an active duty member after 30 years of Coast Guard service. Hearn is also the 10th Coast Guard Silver Ancient Mariner, which is an award honored to those who have served a minimum of 10 years cumulative sea time. Hearn commanded the 75-foot river buoy tender, which is one of two Kankakee-Class cutters in the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Kankakee services an area of responsibility on the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 683 to mile marker 813. Its crew of 19 maintains 400-500 river buoys and shoreside aids to navigations on the Mississippi River system, which is one one of the largest in the world.

Frascella arrives from the Coast Guard Cutter Hudson, where he was commanding officer of the 160-foot inland construction tender homeported in Miami Beach, Fla.

Frascella, who is a native of Akron, Ohio, served aboard the cutters Point Chico, Amberjack, Kankakee and Hudson, and his ashore tours include Coast Guard Station Belle Isle, Detroit; Coast Guard Station Lorain, Ohio; Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet, N.C.; and Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley, Ky. Frascella’s decorations include three Coast Guard Commendation Medals, two Coast Guard Achievement Medal and four Commandants Letter of Commendation, to name a few.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command.

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Bellingham, Wash. – Senior Chief Petty Officer James L. Herzog and Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A. Robinson conduct a personnel inspection during the Coast Guard Station Bellingham change-of-command ceremony in Bellingham, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Robinson assumed responsibilities from Herzog during the time-honored tradition, which formally restates that the continuity of command will be maintained. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

Bellingham, Wash. – Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A. Robinson(Left) relieves Senior Chief Petty Officer James L. Herzog(Right) of command of Coast Guard Station Bellingham in a ceremony held at the station, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Capt. Scott J. Ferguson(Center), Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, presided over the ceremony. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

Bellingham, Wash. – Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A. Robinson reads his orders as he assumes command of Coast Guard Station Bellingham at a ceremony held at the station, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Robinson served as commanding officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk in Port Angeles, Wash., at his previous unit. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

Bellingham, Wash. – Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A. Robinson succeeds Senior Chief Petty Officer James L. Herzog and becomes commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Bellingham during a change-of-command ceremony at the station, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011.

Robinson previously served as commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk in Port Angeles, Wash. Herzog retired immediately following the change-of-command after nearly 30-years of military service.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. The ceremony is attended by all members of the unit so they all witness the transfer of leadership.

For any additional information contact the District 13 public affairs office at (206) 220-7237.

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Bellingham, Wash. – Coast Guard Lt. Tyler K. Heffner (left) is relieved of command of Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin, stationed in Bellingham, by Lt. j.g. Brian D. Lisko (right), in a ceremony held at Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Aug. 10, 2011. Capt. Scott J. Ferguson (center), Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, presided over the ceremony. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

Bellingham, Wash. – Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Brian D. Lisko reads his orders as he assumes command of Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin at a ceremony held at Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Bellingham, Aug. 10, 2011. Lisko previously served as a deck watch officer aboard Cutter Jarvis in Honolulu. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

Bellingham, Wash. – Coast Guard Lt. Tyler K. Heffner (left) is awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal for his role as commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin, stationed in Bellingham, on Aug. 10, 2011. Heffner was relieved of command by Lt. j.g. Brian D. Lisko, in a ceremony held at Bellingham Cruise Terminal. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

Bellingham, Wash. – Lt. j.g. Brian D. Lisko succeeds Lt. Tyler K. Heffner as commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin during a change-of-command ceremony at Bellingham Cruise Terminal in Bellingham, Wednesday.

Lisko previously served as a deck watch officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis in Honolulu. Heffner’s will depart the Terrapin en route to Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore., where he will pursue a masters degree in civil engineering.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. The ceremony is attended by all members of the unit so they all witness the transfer of leadership.

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SEATTLE – Chief Warrant Officer Michael C. Russell pauses for a photo during the change of command ceremony for U.S. Coast Guard National Motor Lifeboat School at Cape Disappointment, Wash., Friday. Chief Warrant Officer Christopher L. Smasne will receive command of the school, where the Coast Guard’s surfman train, learn and practice their skills. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric J. Chandler.

SEATTLE – Chief Warrant Officer Michael C. Russell inspects his crew during the change of command ceremony for U.S. Coast Guard National Motor Lifeboat School at Cape Disappointment, Wash., Friday. Chief Warrant Officer Christopher L. Smasne will receive command of the school, where the Coast Guard’s surfman train, learn and practice their skills. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric J. Chandler.

ASTORIA, Ore. – Chief Warrant Officer Christopher L. Smasne relieved Chief Warrant Officer Michael C. Russell of command of U.S. Coast Guard National Motor Lifeboat School at Cape Disappointment, Wash., during a change-of-command ceremony Friday at 11 a.m.

The ceremony was held at the U.S. Coast Guard National Motor Lifeboat School, located at 433 Coast Guard Road, Ilwaco, Wash.

Russell assumed command of Coast Guard National Motor Lifeboat School in June, 2008. He will depart en route to the National Buoy Center in Bay St. Louis, Miss., where he will serve as Liaison for the Coast Guard with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the NOAA Weather Buoy Program.

Smasne’s previous assignment was as 1^st Lieutenant aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mellon, based in Seattle.

Capt. William J. Milne, Commanding Officer of Training Center Yorktown, Va., presided over the ceremony.

The change-of-command is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. The ceremony is witnessed by all members so that they all know exactly when the transfer of leadership takes place.

For more information, contact the 13^th Coast Guard District Public Affairs Detached Office Astoria at (503) 861-6132.