The year of the pandemic wasn’t just 12 months of firsts related to COVID-19. It also marked the first year for Chief Warrant Officer Adam Murray as commanding officer for Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light — and what a year it’s been.

“The best part is being involved with the community,” Murray said, recalling this time last year when he had just arrived to assume command of the station. “We weren’t doing much. Post-COVID, we can be part of the community again.”