Coast Guard Station Little Creek gets new commander

Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey S. Ryan salutes Master Chief Petty Officer Gordon J. Muise and assumes command as officer in charge of Station Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., during the station's change of command ceremony Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. This is the first time in Ryan's career that he will serve as an officer in charge of Coast Guard unit. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Jones)

Capt. Patrick B Trapp, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads, presents Master Chief Petty Officer Gordon J. Muise the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his excellent service as officer in charge of Station Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., during the station's change of command ceremony Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to those who distinguish themselves through outstanding achievement or service to the United States. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Jones)

Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Gordon J. Muise addresses the audience during the station's change of command ceremony at Station Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., Friday, Jan. 16, 2008. Muise, the new Maritime Enforcement Specialist Rating Force Master Chief, has been assigned to Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Jones)

Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey S. Ryan, officer in charge of Station Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va., addresses the audience during the station's change of command ceremony Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. Ryan has served for over two years as the executive petty officer, or second in charge, of the station before taking over command.(U.S. Coast Guard Photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Jones)