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Rear Admiral Megan Dean, Seventeenth district commander, speaks during the Coast Guard 17th District change-of command ceremony at the Alaska Army National Guard Army Aviation Operating Facility in Juneau, Alaska, June 8, 2023.

Rear Adm. Nathan Moore transferred the command of the Coast Guard’s 17th District to Rear Adm. Megan Dean under the supervision of Vice Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson.

As the 17th District commander, Dean, will be responsible for all Coast Guard operations throughout Alaska, the North Pacific and the Arctic which includes protecting life and property, enforcing federal laws and treaties, preserving living marine resources, and promoting national security. Headquartered in Juneau, the 17th District encompasses 3.8 million square miles and over 44,000 miles of shoreline. During an average year the 2,500 active duty, reserve, civilian and auxiliary personnel of the 17th District save 264 lives and assist 636 people.

Dean was previously assigned as the Coast Guard director of governmental and public affairs. She was responsible for responsible for external engagement with Congress, the media, and other inter-governmental entities.

Moore, who originally took command of the 17th District in April 2021, is transferring to Portsmouth, VA., where he will serve as the deputy commander for Coast Guard Atlantic Area.

A change-of-command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. It is a time-honored tradition conducted before the assembled crew, as well as honored guests and dignitaries to formally demonstrate the continuity of the authority within a command

June 9, 2023

17th Coast Guard District conducted change-of-command ceremony

June 9, 2023

PHOTO AVAILABILE: Coast Guard assists 1 aboard grounded sailboat near Galveston, Texas

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard assisted one man aboard a grounded sailboat near Galveston, Texas, Thursday.

(From left) Japan Coast Guard Vessel Akitsushima (PLH 32), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), Philippine Coast Guard vessels BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV 8301) and BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) conduct a trilateral engagement in the South China Sea June 5, 2023. Stratton deployed to the Western Pacific to conduct engagements with regional allies and partner nations, reinforcing a rules-based order in the maritime domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Brett Cote)

June 9, 2023

U.S., Philippine, Japan Coast Guards conduct trilateral engagements in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew departed the Philippines Thursday following the first trilateral engagements between the U.S., Philippine, and Japan Coast Guards.

Vice Adm. Kevin Lunday, Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander, oversees Rear Adm. Brendan McPherson, the former Seventh District Commander, and Rear Adm. Douglas Schofield, the Seventh District Commander, render a salute during a change of command ceremony at Air Station Miami in Opa-locka, Florida, June 9, 2023. During the ceremony Schofield relieved McPherson as the Seventh District Commander and Director of Department of Homeland Security Joint Task Force - Southeast. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Rodriguez)

June 9, 2023

Coast Guard Seventh District holds Change of Command ceremony

MIAMI — The Coast Guard Seventh District staff held a change of command ceremony, Thursday, at Air Station Miami in Opa-locka, Florida.

U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Jonathan Harris, right, relieves Capt. Anne O’Connell, left, as commanding officer of the USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909) during a change of command ceremony, June 9, 2023, at Naval Station Newport. Rear Adm. Laura Dickey, middle, deputy commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Desirey)

June 9, 2023

USCGC Campbell holds change of command ceremony

NEWPORT, R.I., — U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Jonathan Harris relieved Capt. Anne O’Connell as commanding officer of the USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909) during a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Naval Station Newport.

June 9, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: Training Center Cape May Celebrates 75 Years of Recruit Training

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May command, staff, and tenant commands celebrated its 75th anniversary of recruit training with a series of events and honored guests, Thursday.

June 9, 2023

Video Release: Coast Guard conducts joint training exercise off Sand Key

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Coast Guard Station Sand Key, Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Pinellas County Sheriff, Pasco County Sheriff, Sarasota County Sheriff, Manatee County Sheriff, and Venice Police department marine units held a joint training exercise off Sand Key, Florida, June 7, 2023.

June 8, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 2 men from capsized boat off Southwest Oregon Coast

ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard rescued two people from their boat after it capsized Wednesday night off the coast of Nesika Beach. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Columbia River received notification around 7:30 p.m. from the wife of the captain of a 26-foot commercial fishing vessel stating that her husband had not made it back to the marina at the time he said.

June 8, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs ailing man from Matagorda Peninsula, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing man from Matagorda Peninsula, Texas, Wednesday.

June 7, 2023

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles holds change-of-command ceremony

HOUSTON — Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles personnel held a change-of-command ceremony in Lake Charles, Louisiana, June 1.