Multimedia Release: Coast Guard 13th District holds change-of-command ceremony in Seattle

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/04/2017 09:17 PM EDT

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May 4, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 13th District Pacific Northwest
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Coast Guard 13th District holds change-of-command ceremony in Seattle
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 Rear Adm. David G. Throop relieved Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt as commander of the 13th Coast Guard District in a change-of-command ceremony held at Base Seattle, May 4, 2017. The Coast Guard 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 miles of coastline, 600 miles of inland waterways and a 125 nautical mile international border with Canada. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.

Rear Adm. David G. Throop relieved Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt as commander of the 13th Coast Guard District in a change-of-command ceremony held at Base Seattle, May 4, 2017.

The Coast Guard 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 miles of coastline, 600 miles of inland waterways and a 125 nautical mile international border with Canada.

U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.

 

SEATTLE – The official party stands on stage during a change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, May 4, 2017. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, which formally transfers responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

The official party stands on stage during a change of command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, May 4, 2017.

The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, which formally transfers responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.
SEATTLE – Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt (left), Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette (middle) and Rear Adm. David G. Throop (right) render salutes during the presentation of colors at a change-of-command ceremony held at Base Seattle, May 4, 2017. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, which ensures that all hands know of the shift in authority and that a duly authorized officer is placed in charge. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt (left), Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette (middle) and Rear Adm. David G. Throop (right) render salutes during the presentation of colors at a change-of-command ceremony held at Base Seattle, May 4, 2017.

The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, which ensures that all hands know of the shift in authority and that a duly authorized officer is placed in charge. 

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.
SEATTLE – Rear Adm. David G. Throop addresses guests after assuming command of the 13th Coast Guard District during a change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, May 4, 2017. 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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

Rear Adm. David G. Throop addresses guests after assuming command of the 13th Coast Guard District during a change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, May 4, 2017.

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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.
Rear Adm. David G. Throop (left) listens as Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt delivers a speech during a change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, May 4, 2017. Throop is coming from the Force Readiness Command in Norfolk, Va., and Butt will return to Washington D.C. and retire in June after 35 years of service in the Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

Rear Adm. David G. Throop (left) listens as Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt delivers a speech during a change-of-command ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, May 4, 2017.

Throop is coming from the Force Readiness Command in Norfolk, Va., and Butt will return to Washington D.C. and retire in June after 35 years of service in the Coast Guard.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.
SEATTLE – Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt, outgoing commander, shakes hands with Rear Adm. David G. Throop after Throop assumed command of the 13th Coast Guard District during a change-of-command ceremony held at Base Seattle, May 4, 2017. Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette (middle), commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony, transferring the authority of command from Butt to Throop. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt, outgoing commander, shakes hands with Rear Adm. David G. Throop after Throop assumed command of the 13th Coast Guard District during a change-of-command ceremony held at Base Seattle, May 4, 2017.

Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony, transferring the authority of command from Butt to Throop.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.


 

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