US Coast Guard Commandant to preside over Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Change of Watch ceremony

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US Coast Guard Commandant to preside over Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Change of Watch ceremony

WASHINGTON — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Steven W. Cantrell is scheduled to be relieved by Command Master Chief Jason M. Vanderhaden during a military Change of Watch ceremony Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. in Alexandria, Virginia.

 

A Change of Watch is a time-honored ceremony that signifies the absolute transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one person to another and has essentially remained unchanged for centuries of naval history.

 

Members of the official party will be available for media interviews immediately following the ceremony. There will also be the ability for media to broadcast if desired.

 

WHAT: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Change of Watch ceremony

 

WHEN: Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 10 a.m.

 

WHO:       

    • Adm. Paul Zukunft, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
    • Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven W. Cantrell, 12th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard      
    • Command Master Chief Jason M. Vanderhaden, Prospective 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

       

WHERE: Media interested in attending the ceremony may arrive at 7323 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, Virginia, 22315, no later than 10 a.m., Thursday.

 

Media interested in attending the event can RSVP to David.J.Schuhlein@uscg.mil or at (973) 723-3313.

 

Media interested in conducting interviews can contact David Schuhlein and RSVP to David.J.Schuhlein@uscg.mil or at (973) 723-3313.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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