Frank A. Welch
Frank A. Welch | |
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 MCPOCG Frank A. Welch | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Texas, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1980—2006 |
| Rank | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard |
Franklin A. Welch (born c. 1960)
Welch, a native of Texas, is married to Mari Lynn Perry of Newport, Rhode Island. They live in Spotsylvania, VA.
Biography
On October 10, 2002, Welch assumed his duties as the ninth
Advancing quickly, Welch served in the Coast Guard for 26 years; thirteen of which were as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He has a diverse background in Coast Guard operations. He has served aboard
Welch attended many specialized training courses during his career, including the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy, where he was the president of Class XXVI.
Welch has earned the permanent
Awards and decorations
- Cutterman Insignia
Coxswain Insignia
Officer-in-Charge Afloat Pin- Commandant Staff Badge
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal- award starCoast Guard Commendation Medal with "O" deviceand award star
- 6 gold Service stripes.
Retirement
Master Chief
Charles (Skip) W. Bowenassumed the duties as the tenth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard on June 14, 2006, in a ceremony held at the USCG Telecommunications and Information Systems Command (TISCOM).References
- ^ "Master Chief Frank A. Welch". Archived from the original on 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
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