| Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard First District |
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| Press Release |
Date: June 29, 2009 |
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Media invited as Coast Guard names new Ancient Keeper |
| BOSTON -Media are invited to attend as the Coast Guard sees off its Ancient Keeper during a change of watch ceremony Wednesday at 11 a.m., at Coast Guard Station Castle Hill in WHAT: Coast Guard change of watch, station change of command, and retirement ceremony WHO: Chief Warrant Officer Kevin J. Galvin and Chief Warrant Officer Thomas J. Guthlein WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Coast Guard Station Castle Hill, The Ancient Keeper title recognizes longevity within the boat forces and is in honor of Coast Guard legend Captain Joshua James, who is credited with saving more than 600 people during his lifetime. Galvin, a During the ceremony, Chief Warrant Officer Thomas J. Guthlein will be named as the new Ancient Keeper and commanding officer of Station Castle Hill. Guthlein started his Coast Guard career in the reserves in 1978 and has been on active duty since 1982. He received a commission as chief warrant officer in June 1998. Guthlein is currently the commanding officer at Station Point Allerton in Editor's Note: Media are invited to attend the ceremony at Station Castle Hill and should call 617-223-8515 no later than 4 p.m., Tuesday to RSVP. The station is located at |
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