Multimedia Release: Coast Guard Air Station Sitka assigned new commanding officer

SITKA, Alaska - Capt. David A. Walker reads his orders during his change of command at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka June 28, 2010.

Cmdr. Doug Cameron will be assuming the role as commanding officer of Air Station Sitka in charge of approximately 120 Coast Guard members.

Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios

SITKA, Alaska - Capt. David A. Walker speaks about triumphs achieved by the hard work of Coast Guard Air Station Sitka personnel during his change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka June 28, 2010.

Capt. Walker has been the commanding officer of Air Station Sitka since June 2008 and is being relieved by Cmdr. Doug Cameron.

Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios

SITKA, Alaska - Capt. David A. Walker sits beside Cmdr. Doug Cameron listening attentively to speakers during their change of command ceremony held at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka June 28, 2010.

In 1989 Capt. Walker applied for and received a direct commission as a Coast Guard aviator after serving in the Army.

Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios

SITKA, Alaska - Rear Adm. Christopher C. Colvin watches as Capt. David A. Walker is saluted by Cmdr. Doug Cameron formally relieving him of the duties as commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Sitka June 28, 2010.

Cmdr. Cameron who's last assignment was executive officer of Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, went to Coast Guard officer candidate school after serving four years in the Marine Corps.

Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios

SITKA, Alaska - Capt. David A. Walker addresses those in attendance of his change of command ceremony in Coast Guard Air Station Sitka June 28, 2010.

Air Station Sitka has three MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopters and averages 150 search and rescue cases a year covering 12,000 miles of coastline including all inland areas of southeast Alaska.

Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios

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