Coast Guard's first female surfman advances to chief warrant officer

DEPOE BAY, OR, UNITED STATES

06.03.2013

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Littlejohn          

U.S. Coast Guard District 13 PADET Astoria

Chief Petty Officer Beth Slade is promoted to Chief Warrant Officer during a commissioning ceremony held at Station Depoe Bay, Ore., June 3, 2013. Slade, the Coast Guard's first female Surfman, stands with Adm. Keith Taylor, 13th Coast Guard District commander (right) and Master Chief Petty Officer James Clemens, officer in charge at Station Umpqua River and longest standing active duty surfman or "Ancient Keeper". (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Danielle Holland)

• Date Taken: 06.03.2013
• Date Posted: 06.05.2013 13:02
• Photo ID: 946851
• VIRIN: 130603-G-LS819-001
• Resolution: 2500x2484
• Size: 2.15 MB
• Location: DEPOE BAY, OR, US