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Press Release

Date: April 4, 2008 

Contact: Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office
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USCGC MOBILE BAY COMMANDING OFFICER
TEMPORARILY RELIEVED OF COMMAND 

CLEVELAND - Rear Adm. John E. Crowley, Jr., commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District, has temporarily relieved Lt. Cmdr. Matthew J. Smith of command of the Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay.

Mobile Bay (WTGB 103) is a 140-foot ice breaking tug, based in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., whose missions also include law enforcement, maintenance of navigational aids, and search-and-rescue.

"After a series of discussions with Lt. Cmdr. Smith, I have decided a change in leadership is necessary to ensure Mobile Bay is able to effectively meet future mission requirements," said Rear Adm. Crowley.

For additional media inquiries, contact the Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (216) 902-6020.

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