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Media Advisory

Date: July 11, 2011

Contact: 13th District Public Affairs

(206) 220-7237

Media Advisory: Thirteenth Coast Guard District to transfer command

SEATTLE - Rear Adm. Keith A. Taylor will relieve Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore of command of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District in a change-of-command ceremony, in Seattle, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 11 a.m.

CLICK HERE for the full press release. Due to base security, media representatives interested in attending the change-of-command ceremony must contact the Thirteenth Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (206) 220-7237.

WHO: Thirteenth Coast Guard District

WHAT: Change of Command Ceremony where Rear Adm. Taylor will assume command from Rear Adm. Blore.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle, PIER 36, 1519 Alskan Way S., Seattle

WHY: To signify a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the 13th District command.

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