New officers at helm of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 140-02-24 in Guam
Capt. Nick Simmons, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, administers the oaths to newly elected officers of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 140-02-24 conducted its annual Change of Watch ceremony on Dec. 5, 2023, in Hagatna, Guam. The Change of Watch included the swearing-in of newly elected officers. Duce Romias assumed the role of flotilla commander, taking over from Robert Vasquez, who advanced to the division commander position. Rich Marston, recently retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, was elected vice flotilla commander. Jodie Nelson, the former flotilla staff officer for human resources, was named division chief of staff. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)