Over the channel at USCG Station Menemsha, there was an affectionate goodbye on Friday to MK2 Jason Breau as he heads to his new task in St MMOBC. Croix in the Caribbean, to BM2 Joel Behr as he heads to his new task on board the Polar Star in Seattle, Wash., and to MK3 Tanner Poe as he heads to his new task in Bellingham, Wash.Prior to MK3 Tanner Poe leaving, he was granted a tribute decoration for his exceptional valor in reviving his shipmate Brian Wood during a health related crisis.

Cheerful Birthday wishes to Ted Cammann as he observes June 12 POE Currency; Flag Day is a day of festivity for Elmer Vanderhoop, Madeline Fisher, Cheryl Vanderhoop and Mike Mayrand; Kristina Kestenbaum Leslie and Sylvia Lima Capelli share the day on June 15; My most youthful grandkid Noah James Manning will be 14 years of age on June 16; Amy Lilavois, Pam Bunker and Ron Rappaport share the day on June 16; Tabitha Rose, Irena Gerhard, Nancy Leport and Greg Borchow share the day on June 17; Scott Mullin will party on June 19.