Photo Release: Coast Guard Station Bellingham transfers command

[The Patriot]

Bellingham, Wash. - Senior Chief Petty Officer James L. Herzog and Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A. Robinson conduct a personnel inspection during the Coast Guard Station Bellingham change-of-command ceremony in Bellingham, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Robinson assumed responsibilities from Herzog during the time-honored tradition, which formally restates that the continuity of command will be maintained. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

Bellingham, Wash. - Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A. Robinson(Left) relieves Senior Chief Petty Officer James L. Herzog(Right) of command of Coast Guard Station Bellingham in a ceremony held at the station, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Capt. Scott J. Ferguson(Center), Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, presided over the ceremony. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.

Bellingham, Wash. - Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A. Robinson reads his orders as he assumes command of Coast Guard Station Bellingham at a ceremony held at the station, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Robinson served as commanding officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk in Port Angeles, Wash., at his previous unit. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan W. Bradshaw.



Bellingham, Wash. – Chief Warrant Officer Christopher A. Robinson succeeds Senior Chief Petty Officer James L. Herzog and becomes commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Bellingham during a change-of-command ceremony at the station, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011.

Robinson previously served as commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Cuttyhunk in Port Angeles, Wash. Herzog retired immediately following the change-of-command after nearly 30-years of military service.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. The ceremony is attended by all members of the unit so they all witness the transfer of leadership.

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