UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
AIDS TO NAVIGATION TEAM
GULFPORT, MS
CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
Several members of our flotilla attended the ATON Team Change of Command Ceremony held at Station Gulfport on July 2, 2003. Departing Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Temple will be assuming duties at DIRAUX in New Orleans, LA. Chief Warrant Officer Temple has been Commanding Officer of ANT Gulfport, MS since June 2000.
Chief Boatswains Mate Steven Lowry will be assuming duties as Officer in Charge of ANT Gulfport, MS after completing a tour on USCGC BEAR.
Captain Castillo, Group New Orleans Commander, presents a citation and medal to departing Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Temple.
Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Temple address the audience during the ceremony.
Chief Boatswains Mate Steven Lowry addresses the audience during the ceremony.