Coast Guard Response Boat-Medium Project Resident Office change of command

Courtesy Photo | Rear Adm. Joseph Vojcodich (middle), Coast Guard program executive officer and director of Acquisition Programs, renders a salute to Cmdr. Frank Pierce (right), current executive officer and new commanding officer of Response Boat-Medium Project Resident Office, during a change-of-command ceremony in Kent, Wash., June 18, 2014. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally restates to the officers and crew of the command the continuity of the authority vested in the commanding officer. (Photo courtesy of Response Boat-Medium Project Resident Office)  

KENT, WA, UNITED STATES

06.24.2014

Courtesy Story

U.S. Coast Guard District 13

KENT, Wash. - Cmdr. Frank Pierce assumed the duties and responsibilities as commanding officer of the Coast Guard Response Boat - Medium Project Resident Office from Cmdr. Greg Rothrock, RB-M PRO's previous commanding officer, during a change-of-command ceremony in Kent, Washington, June 18, 2014.

The change of command ceremony was presided over by Lt. Chris Weber, finance officer of RB-M PRO.

Cmdr. Frank Pierce's previous role was the executive officer of RB-M PRO. Pierce was not relieved of his executive officer duties, but was given the additional role of commanding officer.

Cmdr. Greg Rothrock will report to U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, as program reviewer.

The RB-M PRO is made up of 31 people, with locations in Marinette, Wisconsin, Green Bay, Wisconsin, and in Kent. The crew consists of military enlisted members, officers, civilian government service employees, and civilian contracted support personnel.

The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally restates to the officers and crew of the command the continuity of the authority vested in the commanding officer. This unique military ritual represents a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one leader to the next.

• Date Taken: 06.24.2014
• Date Posted: 06.24.2014 12:06
• Story ID: 134203
• Location: KENT, WA, US