Coast Guard 13th District holds change of command ceremony at Base Seattle

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. David G. Throop (left) and Rear Adm. Anthony J. Vogt (right) render salutes during colors at Base Seattle for the 13th district change-of-command ceremony, 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.

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

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

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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn.

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.