CMDR Robert retires

The commander of the FSM National Police Maritime Wing Robert Maluweirang retired last week after reaching the grand age of 60. He has been with the Maritime Wing for a very long time; being a part of the teams that arrested illegal fishing boats from a sailing yacht prior to the patrol boats being gifted by Australia. He is affectionately known at CMDR Robert and will be missed dearly by all the troops. Geoff our MSA contacted all the previous MSAs that have served here with Robert and most were kind enough to send back a few words for Robert to take with him. We had a small ceremony for him on the wharf after work last Monday. The troops all brought along a 'pot luck' style meal for afterwards. It was a great send off for Robert, that ended with a few beers into the night.

The guys all got dressed up and marched into place for the parade.

Not a bad photo with FSS Palikir and Sokez Mountain in the background.

CMDR Robert conducts his final inspection of the lads.

Depich (also retiring), Robert and the National Police chief.

A very proud man.

Robert was presented a certificate of appreciation from the FSM National Government that I'm sure is displayed proudly in his home.

Geoff, Dean and I donated a pig for the after party. Baron (XO FSS Palikir) did a great job carving it up for us.

Depich also received a certificate of appreciation. Depich was the base technical officer on the engineering side of things.

One final mark of respect for CMDR Robert. The 'eyes right' by the troops.

Alvino was proud to be given the job as 'guard commander'.

Yep a great job by Baron. I'm sure he has carved many a pig before this one.

Dean, Geoff, Robert and Scott all enjoying a beer after the ceremony.

The new Maritime Wing Commander David Marar declares the evening meal open.

Heather and Dean have Dean's Mum and her partner visiting us at the moment. They all had a great experience being part of the celebration.

Another great event at the Maritime Wing. Life is great in Pohnpei.