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Coast Guard Rear Adm. Brian K. Penoyer, the Eleventh Coast Guard District commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard
photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Bacon)

program in different capacities over the years, dating back
to the beginning of the acquisition project. It is a great
aircraft and I am excited to finally get a chance to fly it."

The change of command ceremony is a time-honored
event preserved by the rich heritage of naval tradition. It
is a custom that is formal, follows military protocol and
is designed to strengthen the respect for the continuity of
command that is vital to military organization. The cul-
mination of the ceremony is reached when both officers
read their orders, face one another, salute and transfer
responsibility for the command.

Air Station Sacramento's area of responsibility spans from the USN Chaplain LCDR Matthew A Harris, Rear Admiral Brian K.
Canada-Washington border to the California-Mexico border. Penoyer, Captain John F. McCarthy, Captain Ian A. Bastek. Photos
courtesy of PA3 Taylor A Bacon & AET2 Matthias P. McMahon.

Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento HC-27J Spartan aircraft sits in
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Brian K. Penoyer, the Eleventh Coast the hanger during a change of command ceremony, July 9, 2021.
Guard District commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. The Air Station crew's are responsible for executing Coast Guard
Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Bacon) missions throughout District 11, District 13, and southern U.S. –
Mexico maritime border regions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty
Officer 3rd Class Taylor Bacon)

Capt. John F. McCarthy, Air Station Sacramento commanding
officer (outgoing), speaks during a change of command ceremony
at Air Station Sacramento, July 9, 2021. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Color Guard Photos courtesy of PA3 Taylor A Bacon & AET2
by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Bacon) Matthias P. McMahon

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