Coast Guard Cutter Munro holds change-of-command ceremony

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/30/2026 06:00 PM EDT

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Coast Guard Cutter Munro holds change-of-command ceremony
06/30/2026 05:28 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) held a change-of-command ceremony Friday in San Diego. Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak, deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and commander of Coast Guard District Southwest, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Adam Disque relieved Capt. James O’Mara as Munro’s commanding officer.
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. James O’Mara, arrives to the change-of-command ceremony aboard Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) in San Diego, June 26, 2026. O’Mara led Munro through several notable missions, such as the the largest single maritime drug seizure in two decades, as well as the longest non-compliant vessel pursuit in Coast Guard history. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Sappey)