{"id":12971,"date":"2022-03-07T10:21:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T15:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/about-mma\/?p=12971"},"modified":"2022-03-17T11:01:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T15:01:55","slug":"student-leaders-assume-duties-during-annual-change-of-command-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/about-mma\/press-releases\/student-leaders-assume-duties-during-annual-change-of-command-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Leaders Assume Duties During Annual Change of Command Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CASTINE, Maine \u2013 Maine Maritime Academy\u2019s Regiment of Midshipmen held its annual Change of Command Ceremony on February 24, transferring authority and responsibilities between two classes of student leaders.<!--more--> Graduating First Class Midshipmen passed their leadership positions to Second Class Midshipmen who will guide the Regiment through the next year.<\/p>\n<p>The Change of Command event was combined with a pinning ceremony for fourteen students participating in the Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program. These students are part of the Regiment of Midshipmen program and NROTC; they will commission as Naval Reserve Officers upon graduation and join the ranks of our Nation\u2019s Strategic Sealift Officers.<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, the ceremony takes place before the entire Regiment. This year, the event was held in-person and livestreamed for extended family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to performing the traditional responsibilities designated by their roles, the outgoing leadership was instrumental in helping facilitate multiple safety initiatives, assisting in training on-campus and aboard the Training Ship <em>State of Maine <\/em>(TSSOM), orchestrating a safe Regimental Preparatory Training for incoming freshmen, building a sense of community, maintaining morale, and upholding Regimental standards all while adapting to changes brought on by the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIncoming student officers are inheriting high standards of excellence,\u201d noted John Cashman, Commandant of Midshipmen. \u201cGiven their aspirations and genuine concern for their classmates, I have no doubt that they will excel in carrying out their responsibilities while building upon their own leadership skills. Our regimental program is successful because of the students who, with the support of their peers, fulfill these leadership opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Outgoing class of 2022 Regimental Commander Midshipman 1\/C John Watt, a Marine Engineering Technology major from Greenville, Maine, passed his responsibilities to incoming class of 2023 Regimental Commander Midshipman 2\/C Natalie Samuels a Marine Transportation Operations major from Camden, Maine.<\/p>\n<p>Outgoing class of 2021-2022 Wedge and Company Commanders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regimental Executive Officer:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Maxwell Mattson, a Marine Engineering Technology major from Blue Hill, ME<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Operations Officer:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Tristan Walker, a Marine Science major from Virginia Beach, VA<\/li>\n<li>Cadet Master:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Nickolaus Lewis, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Canadensis, PA<\/li>\n<li>Cadet Chief Engineer:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Jacob Olson, a Marine 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ME<\/li>\n<li>Band Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Patrick McEneaney, a Marine Systems Engineering major from Suffolk, VA<\/li>\n<li>Alpha Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Darren Turner, a Marine Engineering Technology major from Charlotte, ME<\/li>\n<li>Bravo Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Sawyer King, a Marine Engineering Technology major from Appleton, ME<\/li>\n<li>Charlie Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Daniel Henesy, a Marine Engineering Operations major from Mount Pleasant, SC<\/li>\n<li>Delta Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C George Hawley, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Savannah, GA<\/li>\n<li>Drill Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 1\/C Christian Shepard, Marine Transportation Operations major from Franklin, NH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Incoming class of 2022-2023 Wedge and Company Commanders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regimental Executive Officer:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C William Procko, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Branford, FL<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Operations Officer:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Sean Caulfield, a Marine Engineering Operations major from San Diego, CA<\/li>\n<li>Cadet Master:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Shannon Estus, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Frewsburg, NY<\/li>\n<li>Cadet Chief Engineer:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Logan Eckman, a Marine Systems Engineering major from Dedham, ME<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Adjutant:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Tamra Miller, a Marine Engineering Technology major from Warren, ME<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Master at Arms:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Julia Malcolm, a Marine Systems Engineering major from Trenton, ME<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Physical Training Instructor:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Cole Eddins, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Fort Smith, AR<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Public Relations:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C John Egger, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Marion, MA<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Morale Officer:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Marshall Joyce, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Virginia Beach, VA<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Senior Stryker:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Colin Barry, a Marine Engineering Technology major from Norwich, CT<\/li>\n<li>Regimental Academics Officer:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Isaac Sewell, Marine Systems Engineering Design major from Bangor, ME<\/li>\n<li>Cadet Chief Mate:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Kevin Cokgormusler, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Bangor, ME<\/li>\n<li>Cadet 1st Engineer:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Amber Card, a Marine Engineering Technology major from Bowdoin, ME<\/li>\n<li>Band Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Rodger Hawkins, a Marine Systems Engineering major from Mason, TN<\/li>\n<li>Alpha Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Tate Cooper, a Marine Transportation Operations major from North Hampton, NH<\/li>\n<li>Bravo Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Tiegen Lindstedt, a Marine Engineering Technology major from Gray, ME<\/li>\n<li>Charlie Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Haley Kent, a Marine Science \/ Small Vessel Operations major from Needham, MA<\/li>\n<li>Delta Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Patrick Amba, a Marine Transportation Operations major from Walnut Creek, CA<\/li>\n<li>Drill Company:\u00a0 Midshipman 2\/C Wolfgang Redman, Power Engineering Technology major from Tega Cay, SC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In their new roles, incoming officers will help prepare for this summer\u2019s at-sea training cruise aboard TSSOM and the August arrival of the next class of incoming Regimental students. <a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/student-life\/regimental-program\/\">For more information about the Regiment of Midshipmen, please visit our website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CASTINE, Maine \u2013 Maine Maritime Academy\u2019s Regiment of Midshipmen held its annual Change of Command Ceremony on February 24, transferring authority and responsibilities between two classes of student leaders.<\/p>\n<a 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