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    New commanding officer takes the helm of Fast Response Cutter Oliver Henry [Image 9 of 18]

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    Two United States Coast Guard officers in white dress uniforms are posing together while holding an open certificate folder displaying a 'Coast Guard Commendation Medal' award document. The ceremony appears to be taking place outdoors under a tent, likely aboard or near a Coast Guard vessel. Both officers are smiling and wearing service medals and ribbons on their uniforms.

    SANTA RITA, GUAM

    08.20.2026

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Lisa Ferdinando           

    U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam

    Coast Guard Cmdr. Grant Johnson, chief of response, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam, (left) presents the Coast Guard Commendation Medal to Lt. Raymond J. Cerrato III during a change of command ceremony of the Fast Response Cutter Oliver Henry (WPC 1140), Apra Harbor, Guam, Aug. 21, 2026. Lt. John “Jack” P. Stone, a native of Atlanta, relieved Cerrato as commanding officer of the Sentinel-class fast response cutter. Cerrato, a native of Melbourne, Fla., led Oliver Henry through more than 75,000 nautical miles of operations across Oceania and the Micronesian subregion. During his three years in command, the cutter crew conducted search and rescue missions, law enforcement, disaster response, diplomatic engagements and partner-nation operations in support of U.S. Coast Guard missions throughout the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Lisa Ferdinando)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2026
    Date Posted: 08.31.2026 03:02
    Photo ID: 9899690
    VIRIN: 260822-G-BN624-1058
    Resolution: 5380x3587
    Size: 4.93 MB
    Location: SANTA RITA, GU
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