COAST GUARD SECTOR MOBILE TO HOLD CHANGE OF COMMAND

DATE: May 17, 2007 13:44:57 CST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard

Press Release	Date: May 14, 2007 Contact: Ensign Isaac Mahar Public Affairs Specialist Coast Guard Sector Mobile (251) 441-5999
COAST GUARD SECTOR MOBILE TO HOLD CHANGE OF COMMAND
MOBILE, Ala. - On Friday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m., Captain James D. Bjostad will be relieved by Captain Edwin M. Stanton in a formal change of command ceremony at USCG Base Mobile on South Broad Street. The change of command is a time-honored naval tradition where the current commanding officer is formally relieved in a ceremony with unit personnel, family, and friends in attendance. The ceremony highlights the responsibility of command and clearly demonstrates the transfer of that responsibility from one commanding officer to the next, while still maintaining the ability of the unit to operate successfully. Members of the media are invited and encouraged to attend. All members of the media wishing to attend should contact Ensign Isaac Mahar at (251) 441-5999 prior to Thursday, May 17, so the proper credentials may be obtained to gain base access. ###