Coast Guard Cutter Dolphin holds change of command ceremony

MIAMI -- The Coast Guard Cutter Dolphin received a new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at Base Support Unit Miami July 28, 2010.

Lt. j.g. Kenneth Franklin relieved Lt. Peter Lang as the 87-foot patrol boat's commanding officer.

Under Lang's leadership, the cutter Dolphin's crew interdicted 2,740 pounds of marijuana worth $2.74 million, 130 undocumented migrants, and 15 suspected smugglers.

MIAMI -- Lt. Peter Lang crosses the brow for the last time as Coast Guard Cutter Dolphin's commanding officer at Base Support Unit Miami July 28, 2010. Lang transferred command to Lt. j.g. Kenneth Franklin during a change of command ceremony. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Ameen.

MIAMI -- A Coast Guard color guard presents the colors during a change of command ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Dolphin at Base Support Unit Miami July 28, 2010. During the ceremony, Lt. j.g. Kenneth Franklin relieved Lt. Peter Lang as the cutter Dolphin's commanding officer. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nick Ameen.

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