U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, left, playfully duels with Commander Nathan L. Rumsey, right, after a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Commander Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. Joca carries his father’s sword who was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, left, playfully duels with Commander Nathan L. Rumsey, right, after a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Commander Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. Joca carries his father’s sword who was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

PHOTOS: Coast Guard Change of Command ceremony

Civil Engineering Unit Juneau receives new commander.

Here’s photographs from today’s Change of Command ceremony for U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca and Commander Nathan L. Rumsey.

The ceremony, held at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center, was for the Juneau Civil Engineering Unit.

Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the unit in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York.


• Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at 523-2262 and mpenn@juneauempire.com. Follow our Instagram at @Juneau.Life.


U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, left, shakes hands with Commander Nathan L. Rumsey, right, during a Change of Command ceremony overseen by Captain T. Wade Gesele, Commander of Shore Infrastructure and Logistics Command, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, left, shakes hands with Commander Nathan L. Rumsey, right, during a Change of Command ceremony overseen by Captain T. Wade Gesele, Commander of Shore Infrastructure and Logistics Command, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, left, and Commander Nathan L. Rumsey don their white gloves before a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Commander Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, left, and Commander Nathan L. Rumsey don their white gloves before a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Commander Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

An U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard presents the colors during a Change of Command ceremony of Commander Andrew S. Joca and Commander Nathan L. Rumsey overseen by Captain T. Wade Gesele, Commander of Shore Infrastructure and Logistics Command, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

An U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard presents the colors during a Change of Command ceremony of Commander Andrew S. Joca and Commander Nathan L. Rumsey overseen by Captain T. Wade Gesele, Commander of Shore Infrastructure and Logistics Command, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, right, speaks as Commander Nathan L. Rumsey listens during a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Commander Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, right, speaks as Commander Nathan L. Rumsey listens during a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. Commander Rumsey’s most recent assignment was the Engineer Officer and Facilities Engineer at Sector New York. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, right, speaks with guests after a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca, right, speaks with guests after a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Outgoing Commander Joca assumed command of the Civil Engineering Unit in Juneau in May 2016 and will become the Director of Operational Logistics in Norfolk, Virginia. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mark Ridgway, right, takes a selfie with both commanders after the ceremony. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mark Ridgway, right, takes a selfie with both commanders after the ceremony. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca poses with his wife, Katie, and daughters, Molly, 11, and Amelia, 8, after a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

U.S. Coast Guard Commander Andrew S. Joca poses with his wife, Katie, and daughters, Molly, 11, and Amelia, 8, after a Change of Command ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

More in News

(Juneau Empire file photo)
Aurora forecast through the week of Nov. 3

These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute… Continue reading

“I voted” stickers featuring Tlingit artwork by James Johnson are displayed on a table at an early voting station at the Mendenhall Mall annex Oct. 30. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire file photo)
In ballot issues, voting and democracy are having a moment

While other states consider implementing ranked choice voting, Alaska may be first state to repeal it.

A docked cruise ship, the Regent Seven Seas Explorer, is seen in Seward’s harbor on June 19 from the Race Point on Mount Marathon. The Port of Seward received a Clean Ports Program grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for a shore-based system to power cruise ships when they are docked in town. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
Seward gets grant for shore-based system to power docked cruise ships

Town on track to be second in Alaska, after Juneau, to provide such facilities.

El Sombrero opens the doors of its downtown restaurant for the final time Saturday after 45 years at the location. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
El Sombrero says ‘hasta luego’ by closing restaurant after 45 years, with plans to open food truck

Downtown eatery owned by family for three generations who grew up alongside their customers.

Nesbett Courthouse in downtown Anchorage on Oct. 7, 2024. (Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)
After controversial correspondence school decision, Anchorage judge faces voters in election

Adolf Zeman is one of 19 judges on Alaska’s ballots, but he’s the only one with a campaign against him.

The outcome of the struggle for control of both the House and Senate will have sweeping implications for the country’s future. Shown is the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 9, 2024. (Jane Norman/States Newsroom)
Will control of Congress shift? The results hinge on a handful of states and races

Narrow Republican Senate majority would allow Murkowski to wield outsized influence, expert says.

A sign on Egan Drive reminds motorists at midday Friday a lower seasonal speed limit is in effect in an attempt to reduce collisions at the Fred Meyer intersection. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Reduced 45 mph speed limit goes into effect on Egan Drive in vicinity of Fred Meyer intersection

Change in effect until Jan. 31 intended to improve safety; JPD reports normal number of traffic stops.

People voting ahead of Election Day line up inside the Mendenhall Mall annex on Friday, Oct. 25. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire)
Juneau an afterthought for candidates ahead of Tuesday’s election, but early voting at a record pace

Toss-up U.S. House race, minimum wage increase, repeal of ranked choice voting on ballot.

Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo
Tesla Cox (left) explains the damage done to her home and possessions by record flooding Aug. 6 to a delegation of municipal, tribal and federal officials on Aug. 11. The City and Borough of Juneau is considering a memorandum of agreement with the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska for public safety issues such as emergency response, plus a similar agreement involving solid waste operations.
City leaders, Tlingit and Haida considering operational pacts for public safety, solid waste

Assembly members Monday will also discuss flood barriers, short-term rentals, homeless.

Most Read