ANCHORAGE, Alaska (June 8, 2008) -- Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Strickland II, commanding officer Coast Guard Cutter Roanoke Island July 2006 - June 2008. Heading to the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. The Roanoke Island is a 110-foot Island Class cutter stationed in Homer. Coast Guard photo. 080608-G-0000A-500