Reservist

ISS1 2015

Reservist Magazine is the award-winning official publication of the United States Coast Guard Reserve. Quarterly issues include news and feature articles about the men and women who comprise America's premier national maritime safety and security

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Taps Cmdr. Richard R. Paton, 70, USCGR (ret), of Ellington and formerly of Coventry, beloved husband of Caroline (Wiatrak) Paton, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He spent his career in Risk Management and retired from Phoenix Insurance. He served his country for 27 years and retired as a Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard..Cmdr. Paton began his Coast Guard career upon graduation from the Maine Maritime Academy in 1966. His initial active duty assignment was to the Marine Inspection Office (MIO) Boston. Upon release from active duty Paton continued to serve in various Reserve units throughout New England and eventually served as Commanding Officer of Group Long Island Sound Reserve just prior to his retirement. Paton also served on the board of the Workman's Compensation Trust and the Steamship Historical Society Association. In addition to his loving wife Caroline, he leaves his three adoring children, Craig, Melissa and Scott as well as six beautiful grandchildren, Sabrina, Taylor, Johnathan, Samuel, Analisse, and Tenneson. Cmdr. Dan Eagan Departs Following 30 Year Career On Saturday, June 7, 2014, members of the United States Navy's Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) EIGHT gathered in Newport, R.I., to honor Coast Guard Cmdr. Daniel Eagan's retirement after 30 years of dedicated service. In addition to Cmdr. Eagan's career as an active duty and Reserve Officer, his service included enlisted tours in the United States Marine Corps and as a Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer. Family members in attendance included his wife Georgia and parents-in-law Mickey and Roger Wells. CRS EIGHT Commander Officer Capt. Guy Vilardi presided over the ceremony. (Photos by PS1 Brett Shirk, USN) Commander Robert Schoen Retires at nORTHCOM On September 4, 2014 an informal retirement ceremony was conducted at USNORTHCOM for Cmdr. Robert Schoen. Rear Adm. Michael McAllister presented Cmdr. Schoen's award, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and provided congratulatory comments. Active duty and Reserve members gathered to honor Schoen's nearly 30 years of service. Shown here (L to R) are: Cmdr. Thomas Martin, Capt. Timothy Tobiasz, Capt. Robert Grassino, Rear Adm. McAllister, Cmdr. Schoen, Lt. Gregory Jones, Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Loth, Lt. Cmdr. Sara Moser, and Lt. Frederick Merritt. CWO Bruce Jones Ends Career at Container Inspection Assist Team Lt. Cmdr. Tony Migliorini congratulates CWO Bruce Jones during a retirement ceremony held on September 26, 2014 at the Container Inspection and Assist Team (CITAT) in Oklahoma City, Okla. In addition to his tour at the CITAT, CWO Jones' 34 year career included assignments at MSU Savannah, MSO Jacksonville, Sector Jacksonville and RAID Team 4. (Photo by MSTC Robert Diaz) Issue 1 • 2015 � RESERVIST 59

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