Coast Guard commissions Puerto Rico's first fast response cutter in Tampa, Fla. [Image 2 of 4]

TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

06.20.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley Johnson 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET Tampa Bay

Ron Valiquette, a man rescued by the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon’s namesake, Senior Chief Petty Officer Richard Dixon, hands the first officer of the deck, Chief Petty Officer Brandon R. Stracener, the ship's long glass in the traditional ceremony of setting the first watch at Port of Tampa, Fla., Saturday, June 20, 2015. The officer of the deck is the commanding officer’s direct representative and, while on watch, is in charge of safety and smooth operation of the ship and crew. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley J. Johnson)

• Date Taken: 06.20.2015
• Date Posted: 06.20.2015 15:49
• Photo ID: 2017634
• VIRIN: 150620-G-RD053-002
• Resolution: 6931x4621
• Size: 12 MB
• Location: TAMPA, FLORIDA, US