Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star holds change-of-command ceremony
Capt. Michael Davanzo and Capt. Matthew Walker shake hands after Davanzo relieved Walker of command of the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star July 14, 2016. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.
SEATTLE — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star held a change-of-command Thursday at Coast Guard Base Seattle followed by a retirement ceremony for the departing commanding...
Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star to hold change of command
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony, Thursday at 10:00 a.m., aboard the cutter at Coast Guard Base Seattle.
Vice Adm. Charles W. Ray, Coast Guard Pacific Area commander, will preside over the ceremony where Capt. Matthew R. Walker will assume the duties and responsibilities as commanding officer of Polar Star from Capt. George E. Pellissier.
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