Virginia Beach native assumes command of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasmine Mieszala | Capt. Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr., commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, speaks to the audience during a change of command ceremony July 10, 2015. The change of command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cmdr. Alessandra Penswater.)  

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES

07.14.2015

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jasmine Mieszala        

U.S. Coast Guard District 5   

BALTIMORE — A Virginia Beach, Virginia, native assumed command of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore Friday during a change-of-command ceremony in Baltimore.

Capt. Kevin C. Kiefer, who has served as the sector commander since July 2013, was relieved by Capt. Lonnie P. Harrison Jr.

Harrison has dedicated more than 24 years of service to the Coast Guard, and his previous assignments include:

• Marine Safety Office New Orleans, Louisiana
• Marine Safety Office Tampa, Florida
• Coast Guard Cutter Alert, Cape May, New Jersey
• Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
• Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia
• Marine Safety Unit Savannah, Georgia

Harrison is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy and Tulane University.

During his years of service, Harrison has been decorated with many awards, including two Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medals, three Coast Guard Commendation Medals, a Coast Guard Achievement Medal and the Marine Safety Insignia.

• Date Taken: 07.14.2015
• Date Posted: 07.14.2015 13:55
• Story ID: 169984
• Location: BALTIMORE, MD, US
• Hometown: VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, US