Change of leadership.Commodore One of the first personal computer companies. In 1977, Commodore Business Machines, West Chester, PA, introduced the PET computer and launched the personal computer industry along with Apple and Radio Shack. In 1982, it introduced the Commodore 64 (64K RAM) and later the Commodore 128. Gene Seibert will lead the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was established on June 23 1939 by an act of Congress as the United States Coast Guard Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary on February 19 1941. , a 35,000 member, all-volunteer group of the United States Coast Guard United States Coast Guard U.S. military service that enforces maritime laws. It is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security; in wartime it functions as part of the U.S. Navy. The Coast Guard enforces federal laws on the high seas and waters within U.S. . Seibert's vision for the auxiliary is an organization that will meet America's changing maritime safety and security challenges while bringing the American public an array of homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , recreational boating, marine and safety programs. Seibert replaced Commodore Bill Edgerton in a time-honored traditional change of command ceremony Nov. 1, 2004, at Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, D.C. Seibert's two-year term as national commodore will reflect his catch phrase, "Ready, Responsive and Resolute res·o·lute adj. Firm or determined; unwavering. [Middle English, dissolved, dissolute, from Latin resol ." "Ready focuses on the roles and missions for which the auxiliary has been given authority to fulfill. Responsive is our ability to respond, to adapt and to embrace change. Resolute speaks to our value system, our commitment to our nation and the Coast Guard; dedication to our mission and our commitment to the public," Seibert said during the ceremony. |
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