Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt and Rear Admiral Richard T. Gromlich shake hands after Butt relieved Gromlich of command of the 13th Coast Guard District during a formal ceremony presided over by Vice Admiral Charles Ray, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, June 17, 2016.  
<p>As the 13th District commander, Butt will be responsible for all Coast Guard operations throughout the Pacific Northwest which includes protecting life and property, enforcing federal laws and treaties, preserving the living marine resources, and promoting national security. 
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U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Sarah Wilson.
Seaman Sarah Wilson, U.S. Coast Guard
2016-06-16 20:00:00
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