My BIL USCG Commander

md4958 · 06-01-2010, 06:39 PM

So we just received an invitation to a Change of Command Ceremony for my brother in law. He will be taking over command of the Pacific Strike Team.

How big of a deal is this? I know if I ask him he will answer modestly.

kelmac07 · 06-01-2010, 06:44 PM

Any Change of Command Ceremony/Responsibility is a HUGE event in the military. An invite from the incoming commander gives you a prime seat, perfect for photo taking. And they will treat you like a VIP.

markem · 06-01-2010, 06:46 PM

being in charge of a strike team is no small matter. here's the page on his new gig: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/PST/pstdefault.asp

06-01-2010, 06:51 PM

Huge deal, get your suit pressed and pack your finest sticks.
My step dads brother is something or 'nother in the Navy and he got moved to the Pentagon for some consulting role. They flew us from Tx to DC for a large ceremony.

Congratulations to your brother in law and God speed in his new role.

replicant_argent · 06-01-2010, 06:52 PM

I think you may be able to call him 'The Big Kahuna" for a while without repercussions, Moe.
Congrats to him.

68TriShield · 06-01-2010, 07:04 PM

My family was invited to Norfolk for my neighbors change of command,he took over the amphibious carrier Wasp.

That was a darn big deal.Breakfast in Officers Mess and tours of the ship.
Then a reception at his house.
All very humbling and much worth the experience.
Navy or Coast Guard.

markem · 06-01-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I think you may be able to call him 'The Big Kahuna" for a while without repercussions, Moe.

But "Skippy" is right out

T.G · 06-01-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

How big of a deal is this?

Very big.

longknocker · 06-01-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

So we just received an invitation to a Change of Command Ceremony for my brother in law. He will be taking over command of the Pacific Strike Team.

How big of a deal is this? I know if I ask him he will answer modestly.

Enjoy The Occasion, Moe, And Congrats To Your BIL!

BlackDog · 06-01-2010, 07:27 PM

That's' a LOT of real estate he's responsible for. Not to mention the ocean too.

Congrats to him, and wishes for much success in his new post.

hotreds · 06-01-2010, 07:41 PM

CONGRATULATIONS! Semper Paratus!

06-01-2010, 08:03 PM

Let's just say it's a lot bigger of a deal than having you as a BIL.

Course, most things are.

timo · 06-01-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Let's just say it's a lot bigger of a deal than having you as a BIL.

Course, most things are.

Yeah but can he make cannoli?

Sailchaser · 06-01-2010, 09:20 PM

Only the best to him and the new vast amounts of responsibilities he will take on, It is an honor to attend one. As it has been said dress the best and and taking the best sticks is in order.

md4958 · 06-02-2010, 08:04 AM

So I guess I should start looking for airfare.

kelmac07 · 06-02-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

So I guess I should start looking for airfare.

And get that suit out Moe!!

Mugen910 · 06-02-2010, 09:25 AM

It's only the Coast Guard

But all kidding aside...very big deal when the words "Change of Command Ceremony" is present.

CasaDooley · 06-02-2010, 01:02 PM

It's a big deal Moe

. Congrats to your BIL!

macpappy · 06-05-2010, 11:47 AM

Tell him congratulations. It's a very big deal and a sometimes thankless job. Just ask the CO of the Gulf Strike Team right now.

06-01-2010, 06:39 PM	#1
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	My BIL USCG Commander So we just received an invitation to a Change of Command Ceremony for my brother in law. He will be taking over command of the Pacific Strike Team. How big of a deal is this? I know if I ask him he will answer modestly. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

06-01-2010, 06:44 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander Any Change of Command Ceremony/Responsibility is a HUGE event in the military. An invite from the incoming commander gives you a prime seat, perfect for photo taking. And they will treat you like a VIP. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-01-2010, 06:46 PM	#3
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander being in charge of a strike team is no small matter. here's the page on his new gig: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/PST/pstdefault.asp __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-01-2010, 06:51 PM	#4
E-Tx Surveyor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My BIL USCG Commander Huge deal, get your suit pressed and pack your finest sticks. My step dads brother is something or 'nother in the Navy and he got moved to the Pentagon for some consulting role. They flew us from Tx to DC for a large ceremony. Congratulations to your brother in law and God speed in his new role.

06-01-2010, 06:52 PM	#5
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander I think you may be able to call him 'The Big Kahuna" for a while without repercussions, Moe. Congrats to him. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

06-01-2010, 07:04 PM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander My family was invited to Norfolk for my neighbors change of command,he took over the amphibious carrier Wasp. That was a darn big deal.Breakfast in Officers Mess and tours of the ship. Then a reception at his house. All very humbling and much worth the experience. Navy or Coast Guard.

06-01-2010, 07:27 PM	#10
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander That's' a LOT of real estate he's responsible for. Not to mention the ocean too. Congrats to him, and wishes for much success in his new post. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

06-01-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander CONGRATULATIONS! Semper Paratus! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

06-01-2010, 08:03 PM	#12
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My BIL USCG Commander Let's just say it's a lot bigger of a deal than having you as a BIL. Course, most things are.

06-01-2010, 09:20 PM	#14
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander Only the best to him and the new vast amounts of responsibilities he will take on, It is an honor to attend one. As it has been said dress the best and and taking the best sticks is in order. __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

06-02-2010, 08:04 AM	#15
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander So I guess I should start looking for airfare. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

06-02-2010, 09:25 AM	#17
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander It's only the Coast Guard But all kidding aside...very big deal when the words "Change of Command Ceremony" is present. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

06-02-2010, 01:02 PM	#18
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander It's a big deal Moe. Congrats to your BIL! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

06-05-2010, 11:47 AM	#19
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: My BIL USCG Commander Tell him congratulations. It's a very big deal and a sometimes thankless job. Just ask the CO of the Gulf Strike Team right now. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.