Lt. Brandon Earhart, in-coming commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Miami Beach, offers his relief to Lt. Raymond Heberlig, outgoing station commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony Friday, June 28, 2019. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lally
MIAMI – Lt. Brandon Earhart relieved Lt. Raymond Heberlig Friday as commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Miami Beach during a change of command ceremony.
Capt. Jo-Ann Burdian, commander Coast Guard Sector Miami, presided over the ceremony.
The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and represents a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. The ceremony ensures the continuity of leadership and operations within the station’s area of responsibility.
