Change of command at Coast Guard Station Neah Bay

First woman to take command in 13th Coast Guard District

Neah Bay command change

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Littlejohn

Chief Warrant Officer Ursula W. Walther (left) takes over as commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Neah Bay, Wash., during a change of command ceremony held at the station on Thursday, July 5. Walther replaced Chief Warrant Officer Robert C. Schmidt (right) and is the first female CWO to command a small boat station in the 13th Coast Guard District.