Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cynthia Oldham | U.S. Coast Guard District 1 | 07.10.2017
Vice Adm. Karl L. Schultz, commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area, presents Cmdr. Peter Niles, the commanding officer of the Boston-based Coast Guard Cutter Spencer, the Meritorious Service Medal during the Spencer’s change of command ceremony in Boston, Monday, July 10, 2017. During the ceremony, command of the Spencer was transferred from Niles to Cmdr. John McTamney. U.S. Coast Guard......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cynthia Oldham | U.S. Coast Guard District 1 | 07.10.2017
Ensign Jamie Brady sings the national anthem during a presentation of colors to begin the Coast Guard Cutter Spencer’s change of command ceremony in Boston, Monday, July 10, 2017. During the ceremony, Cmdr. John McTamney took command of the 270-foot cutter from Cmdr. Peter Niles. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cynthia Oldham....
Courtesy Photo | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South | 05.27.2013
Ambassador Larry L. Palmer, the U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, shakes hands with Cmdr. Peter Niles, the captain of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak, before a tour of the ship. The Oak’s crew participated in Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds is a joint and combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces......