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USCG Cutter Kukui’s new captain welcomed in onboard ceremony

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jun 30, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

The Coast Guard cutter Kukui has a new commanding officer. A change of command ceremony was held aboard the Sitka-based buoy tender on the afternoon of June 30, in the open air, and the ship’s outgoing commander was commended for his service during a difficult three years. Read More

After two tours, change-of-command bittersweet at Air Station Sitka

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jun 29, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

Captain Chip Lewin handed over the keys to Air Station Sitka and its three helicopters to his successor, Cmdr. Michael Frawley, in a change-of-command ceremony in the air station hangar on Thursday (6-28-18). Lewin had served two consecutive tours in Sitka -- unusual in the Coast Guard -- as executive officer and then commander. Read More

USCGC Maple changes command

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jun 24, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

The Coast Guard held a change of command ceremony aboard the Cutter Maple in Sitka yesterday morning (06-23-16). Beneath blue skies, Lieutenant Commander Mike Newell transferred command of the 225-buoy tender to Lieutenant Commander Patrick Armstrong. Read More