Coast Guard Change of Command

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – Capt. Steven Wischmann (right) salutes Capt. Robert Burchell during a change-of-command ceremony held at the Connecticut Street Armory, here, June 23, 2011. During the ceremony, Burchell passed command of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y. to Wischmann, ensuring the continuity of command and accomplishment of its assigned missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener).

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    BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo crewmembers, including active duty, reserve, auxiliary and subordinate unit personnel, gather at the Connecticut Street Armory, here, prior to a change-of-command ceremony June 23, 2011. During the ceremony, Capt. Robert Burchell passed command of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y. to Capt. Steven Wischmann, ensuring the continuity of command and accomplishment of its assigned missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener).

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June 24, 2011 Updated Jun 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. -(WKBW-Release)-

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo crewmembers, including active-duty, reserve, Auxiliary and subordinate unit personnel, gather at the Connecticut Street Armory, here, prior to a change-of-command ceremony June 24, 2011.

During the ceremony, Capt. Robert Burchell passed command of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y., to Capt. Steven Wischmann, ensuring the continuity of command and accomplishment of its assigned missions.

U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener.