Naval Station Everett Gets New Commanding Officer

Received word there is a new Commanding Officer at Naval Station Everett. Here’s what hit the “in box” from Kristin Ching this afternoon…

Today Capt. James Duke Jr. relieved Capt. Michael Coury as Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett in a Change of Command ceremony attended by military personnel, federal civilian employees, and distinguished guests at the naval base.

Prior to assuming command, Duke was most recently assigned as Special Assistant for CVN Operations, Naval Reactors. During his Navy career, he has also commanded the USS O’KANE (DDG 77) and served as Reactor Officer aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

Duke is a 1987 United States Naval Academy graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and also completed his joint education through the Naval War College and the Joint Forces Staff College.

He now resides in Lake Stevens, Wash.

Coury will report to his new assignment as the Chief of Staff for Commander Carrier Strike Group 11, the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) carrier strike group.

Naval Station Everett, Snohomish County’s second largest employer, is home to six U.S. Navy homeported ships and two U.S. Coast Guard vessels. The base enhances the nation’s ability to accomplish strategic objectives by supporting U.S. Naval and Coast Guard forces, while providing readiness and quality of life for the Sailors, civilians, and families that they serve.

This announcement and more news about Naval Station Everett can be found at www.homeportnorthwest.com.