Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District | 07.09.2019
Rear Adm. Anthony J. Vogt addresses guests after assuming command of the 13th Coast Guard District during a change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 9, 2019. The 13th district is home to a 3,300 member workforce, 14 cutters, 107 small boats and 11 aircraft. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn....
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District | 07.09.2019
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Anthony J. Vogt (left) shakes hands with Rear Adm. David G. Throop (right) while Vice Adm. Linda Fagan, Commander, Pacific Area, smiles for a photo during a change-of-command ceremony held on Base Seattle, July 9, 2019. Vogt relieved Throop as the district’s commander during the time-honored tradition, which represents a total transfer of responsibility, authority......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District | 07.09.2019
Rear Adm. Anthony J. Vogt addresses guests after assuming command of the 13th Coast Guard District during a change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 9, 2019. The 13th district commander is responsible for overseeing all Coast Guard operations throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, which include more than 4,400......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District | 07.09.2019
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. David G. Throop addresses guests during the 13th district change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 9, 2019. The change-of-command ceremony is a historic Coast Guard and Naval tradition, which has remained unchanged for centuries and includes the reading of the command orders in the presence of all unit crewmembers. U.S. Coast Guard photo by......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District | 07.09.2019
Rear Adm. David G. Throop addresses guests during the 13th district change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 9, 2019. The 13th district is home to a 3,300 member workforce, 14 cutters, 107 small boats and 11 aircraft. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn....
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District | 07.09.2019
U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Linda Fagan, Commander, Pacific Area, delivers remarks during the Coast Guard 13th District change-of-command ceremony where Rear Adm. Anthony J. Vogt relieved Rear Adm. David G. Throop as the district’s commander, July 9th, 2019. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition that confirms to the men and women of the unit the continuity of command. U.S. Coast Guard......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District | 07.09.2019
Servicemembers render salutes during colors at the Coast Guard 13th District change-of-command ceremony held on Base Seattle, July 9, 2019. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, representing a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn....
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District | 07.09.2019
Members of the U.S. Navy Band Northwest play their instruments during the Coast Guard 13th District change-of-command ceremony held on Base Seattle, July 9, 2019. This highly polished military music organization, consisting of 35 members, has an outstanding reputation throughout the Pacific Northwest where it serves to heighten esprit-de-corps throughout the military community, promote......
