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Date: December 9, 2011

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Coast Guardsman retires after 42 years of service

NEW ORLEANS - Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne P. Cogan receives a letter of retirement during an official ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 9, 2011. Cogan served in the New Orleans area for all 42 years of his Coast Guard career. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Benson

NEW ORLEANS — Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne P. Cogan receives a letter of retirement during an official ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 9, 2011. Most recently Cogan served as the armory special projects manager for Coast Guard Force Readiness Command. Cogan served in the New Orleans area for all 42 years of his Coast Guard career. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Benson.

 

NEW ORLEANS - Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne P. Cogan provides remarks during his official retirement ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 9, 2011. Cogan has served in the New Orleans area for all 42 years of his Coast Guard career. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Benson.

NEW ORLEANS — Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne P. Cogan provides remarks during his official retirement ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 9, 2011. Most recently Cogan served as the armory special project manger for Coast Guard Force Readiness Command. Cogan has served in the New Orleans area for all 42 years of his Coast Guard career. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Benson.

 

NEW ORLEANS - Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne P. Cogan receives a commemorative sword during his official retirement ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 9, 2011. Cogan has served in the New Orleans area for all 42 years of his Coast Guard career. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Benson.

NEW ORLEANS — Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne P. Cogan receives a commemorative sword during his official retirement ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Dec. 9, 2011. Most recently Cogan served as the armory special projects manager for Coast Guard Force Readiness Command. Cogan has served in the New Orleans area for all 42 years of his Coast Guard career. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Benson.

NEW ORLEANS  — A New Orleans native retired from the U.S. Coast Guard following 42 years of service during an official ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Friday.

Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne P. Cogan enlisted in the Coast Guard on Aug. 15, 1969. He has served in New Orleans for all 42 years of his Coast Guard career.

Cogan has served as a coxswain engineer, marine environmental protection coordinator and range coordinator. Most recently he was the Coast Guard Force Readiness Command armory special projects manager.

“It was rewarding to help Coast Guardsman fulfill their missions,” said Cogan.

Cogan’s units received a Presidential Unit Citation for their service during Hurricane Katrina and the outstanding Department of Transportation Unit Award.

“I will miss serving in the Coast Guard and being part of a team,” said Cogan.

Cogan is considering joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary and plans to retire in New Orleans.

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