"Sector Leadership" - CAPT (Ret.) Mark Ogle
Born in Chapel Hill, NC, CAPT(Ret.) Mark Ogle graduated the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1986 and the Naval War College in 2007. He has commanded 4 units: The Cutter KEY LARGO, Group Eastern Shore, PACTACLET and Sector Hampton Roads, now known as Sector Virginia. Other field units include service as the first Operations Chief for the Deployable Operations Group, Chief of the Coast Guard’s International Training Team, tours aboard Cutters VALIANT and VASHON, and Port Security Unit 305. His staff tours include Assistant Chief, Search & Rescue for the Atlantic Area and Executive Assistant for Coast Guard Operations Policy and Capability at Headquarters following 9-11.
During his career, he traveled to 74 different countries and sailed with the 2nd Fleet training numerous Navy boarding teams in route Desert Storm. He deployed to Operations SNOW CAP, HAWKEYE, DESERT SHILED, Embargo of Bosnia, ABLE VIGIL, ABLE MANNER, UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, SHADOW GAME, BURNT FROST, IRAQI FREEDOM & ENDURING FREEDOM. Career highlights include leading a White House ordered armed landing party amidst gunfire to rescue 77 tourists barricaded on the Island of St. Croix, the capture of drug cartel leadership on America and Mexico’s Most Wanted list, and the interdiction of nearly 1,000 migrants at sea. During his command tours and as a boarding officer, he made over 60 narcotics seizures that included the first drug laden semi-submersible, the first liquid cocaine load, and at the time, the largest maritime bust in history. In just three years, he commanded a San Diego based unit that seized over 130 tons of cocaine worth $3.2 Billion. In 2008, he also served as the Chief of Operations for the 15 agency response to a de-orbiting U.S. reconnaissance satellite, which would be shot down by the U. S. Navy over the Pacific. His final active duty assignment was Chief, Future Operations for Atlantic Area where he was responsible for planning, managing resources, and providing oversight of all U.S. Coast Guard operational missions spanning from the Rocky Mountains east to the India/Pakistan Border. Following his retirement from active duty in May 2013, he has served as a civilian training specialist and course administrator for the Sector Commander, Department Head and International courses.
Also, be sure to pick up a copy of his book titled: "From Eagle to Eagle: When Opportunity Knocks: Kick the Door Down"
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Mark-Sherwood-Ogle/dp/1736660101"