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Retirement Ceremony Vadm Daniel Abel

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

May 17, 2021 | 01:07:19

Vice Admiral Dan Abel retired from active duty after more than 37 years of service. Most recently, he served as Director of the Joint Coordination Cell for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), supporting COVID-19 pandemic response efforts. Prior to his assignment with HHS, he served as Deputy Commandant for Operations. As a flag officer, Vice Admiral Abel also has commanded two Coast Guard Districts, and served as Director of Operations for both U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command. He is a career aviator, having commanded two Air Stations, and served numerous operational tours as an H-65 Dolphin helicopter pilot. U.S. Coast Guard video by Telfair H. Brown