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Press Release | April 22, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold Change of Command ceremony at the Port of Miami

Editor's note: Media are asked to RSVP by no later than 3 p.m., Wed., with the Seventh Coast Guard District Public Affairs by calling 305-781-6922 or emailing d7publicaffairs@gmail.com. Media who do not RSVP will not be granted entry.

MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami crew is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony, Thursday, at the Port of Miami.

Capt. Chris Cederholm is scheduled to transfer command of Coast Guard Sector Miami to Capt. Frank Florio.

Who: Commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami Capt. Chris Cederholm

Deputy Commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami Capt. Frank Florio

What: The change of command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. It is a time-honored tradition, conducted before the assembled crew, as well as honored guests and dignitaries to formally demonstrate the continuity of the authority within a command.

Where: The second floor of Terminal V - Virgin Voyages 718 N Cruise Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, 

When: Thursday, April 24, 11 a.m. 

Media are asked to arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. Media are reminded they need to go through Port Miami check points first to access the event. 

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