Mary Anne Gray, Chair and Garry Murphy, Navy Liasion attended the Change of Command for Commander Andrew C. Ehlers, USS Cole (DDG 67). It was a beautiful ceremony on the deck.  The heated tent made everyone most comfortable. Both Commander Andrew Ehlers and the guest speaker Captain Robert Cepek talked about Broward Navy Days and our support of the Cole. Commander  Ehlers also mentioned Odette Clark with her commitment to send birthday cards to all the sailors for the past 16 years.

Commander Peter K. Nilsen,  the new Commander of the USS Cole is not a stranger to BND.  He is the former XO and enjoyed a visit here in August , 2011.  In fact, Commander Nilsen is looking forward to bringing his crew down here again to enjoy our BND hospitality.