Capt Kristi Luttrell, leader, Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, transfers command of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans toCapt Will Watson, withRear Adm John Nadeau, leader, Eighth Coast Guard District, administering at an adjustment of command event held at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, May 29, 2020. (UNITED STATE Coast Guard image by Petty Officer third Class John Michelli)
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans held an adjustment of command event at Sector New Orleans in New Orleans, Friday.
During the event,Capt Kristi M. Luttrell moved command of Sector New Orleans toCapt Will E. Watson, withRear Adm John P. Nadeau, leader, Eighth Coast Guard District, administering.
The Sector New Orleans leader likewise acts as captain of the Port of New Orleans, helping with the complimentary circulation of over $650 million in everyday business.
“I was honored to assume command of Sector New Orleans today,” claimedWatson “It is one of the Coast Guard’s largest and busiest sectors. I take on this responsibility with great humility and great enthusiasm and look forward to continuing to serve.”
UNITED STATE Coast Guard Sector New Orleans sustains a vast array of Coast Guard procedures to consist of search and also rescue, maritime police, aquatic environmental management, help to navigating, and also ports, rivers, and also seaside safety.
The modification of command event is a classic custom that indicates a complete transfer of obligation, authority and also responsibility for the command.
