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Date: May 2, 2008
Contact: Public Affairs Staff |
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Photo Release - Coast Guard Seventh District Receives New Admiral MIAMI -- The Coast Guard's Seventh District received a new admiral during a change-of-command ceremony Friday at Air Station Miami in Opa Locka, Fla.
Rear Adm. Robert (Steve) Branham relieved Rear Adm. David W. Kunkel of the duties and responsibilities as the Seventh District commander. Kunkel will retire from the Coast Guard during a ceremony at Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C.
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Rear Adm. David W. Kunkel, outgoing Seventh District commander, and Rear Adm. Robert (Steve) Branham, incoming Seventh District Commander, approach the stage to commence the ceremony. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Ameen.
Vice Adm. Brian D. Peterman, Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, delivers a speech at the ceremony. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Ameen. ###
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