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USCG holds change of command for Station Milford Haven

The U.S. Coast Guard held a change of command ceremony for Station Milford Haven on Monday, saying goodbye to Officer-in-Charge CPO Adelynn Drescher, who has served at the station since 2022, and welcoming CPO Justin Peed, the new OIC. The ceremony took place in the Whitcomb Lodge at Beaverdam Park, Gloucester. Captain Peggy Britton, commander of USCG Sector Virginia, in her final official act before she steps down in her own change of command ceremony today at Yorktown, was effusive in her praise of Drescher, who will relocate to the Executive Decision-Making office under the Chief of Staff in Washington, D.C. “Over these past years, I have had the privilege of watching her lead this unit through one of the most demanding periods in its recent history,” said Britton, “and I have seen first-hand the positive impact she has had on this crew, this station and our entire command.” Britton outlined the change in status at Station Milford Haven from a 24-hour-a-day station to a scheduled mi...

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