Station Jones Beach Change of Command Ceremony
13 MAY, 2005
There may have been a celebration going on, but 47250 was Bravo Zulu should the need arise click on images to enlarge
CDR John N. Healey Commanding Officer GRU-MOR
BMCM Thomas A. Botzenhart departing Officer In Charge Station Jones Beach
BMCS Robert J. Milmoe incoming Officer In Charge Station Jones Beach
The sun was shining brightly down on the 13MAY05 Change of Command Ceremony at Station Jones Beach. Perhaps it was an indication of the sunny days ahead in San Diego, CA for departing BMCM Thomas A. Botzenhart as he heads West to assume command of the USCGC Sea Otter (WPB-87362). If winds bring change, then it was very fitting that they blew brisk and cool as the Command of Station Jones Beach passed to BMCS Robert J. Milmoe, a native of nearby West Haven, CT.
Steve O' Rourke SO-MT
images, Ken Sommers VCP-13
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Presentation of the Colors, which so proudly we serve.
BMCM Botzenhart receives his last words of "well done" from Station Jones Beach
BMCM Botzenhart receives citation from the office of Tom Suozzi, Nassau County Executive,
BMCM Botzenhart receives award from Assistant Commissioner Nassau County Police, Denis Monette
Richard Mullare Rear Commodore Group Moriches and Hal Marschall Division 13 Captain present the Station's Auxiliary detachment.
BM1 Edward Smith (hand salute) present the Station's Active Duty detachment.
Distinguished guests listen attentively as the Change of Command takes place.
A time to be proud for family and friends.
BMCM Botzenhart and his lovely fiancee Ms. Jane E. McDonald
CDR John M. Felker, Division 13 Captain and BMCS Robert J. Milmoe
Hal Marschall DCP -13 presents BMCM Botzenhart with a small token of appreciation from the members of Division 13 for all of his support to the Auxiliary while stationed at Station Jones Beach.
Richard Zwirlein SO-CM presents gift to BMCM Thomas A. Botzenhart on behalf of Station Jones Beach Auxiliary watchstanders
It was nice to see members of the NCPD Marine Bureau at the Station, at other than an emergency situation.
The Station Jones Beach 2003 and 2004 " Auxiliarists of the Year" Frank Canzoneri and Richard Zwirlein
