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RADM Cari Batson Thomas, USCG Ret. Oral History Part 2
Publication date: 2 April 2026
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title:
RADM Cari Batson Thomas, USCG Ret. Oral History Part 2
creator:
Thomas, Cari (Batson) (1962 August 29 -
subject:
US Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) | Coast Guard
description:
Part 2 of 2. Rear Admiral Thomas assumed her current position as Director of Response Policy (CG-53) in July 2010, where she oversees the development of strategic response doctrine and policy guidance for all Coast Guard forces. These policies encompass operational maritime missions in the areas of law enforcement, search and rescue, counterterrorism and defense operations, incident management and preparedness, and contingency exercise programs. A 1984 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, she has extensive experience in leading officers and enlisted members through many preparation, response and recovery operations as well as in transformational, personnel, resource and training endeavors. In developing and applying her skills, She served in cutters VIGOROUS, VALIANT, and commanded MANITOU. Additionally, other operational assignments included Group-Air Station Atlantic City and as plankowner and Commander, Sector Miami, Response Operations. Highlights of these responsibilities included transitions to new coastal capabilities (boats and ships) as well as numerous USCG, joint DOD, and interagency operations along the East and Gulf Coasts and the Caribbean. | Awarded a Meritorious Service Medal w/ 4 Bronze Stars; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Coast Guard Commendation Medal; Coast Guard Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal
publisher:
Military Women's Memorial Foundation
contributor:
Fee, Robbie
date:
2011-11-16
type:
Moving Image
format:
mini-DV
identifier:
1207.02; 2011.1207
source:
OHP | IMES
language:
English
relation:
317658
coverage:
1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 1980-1984 | 1984-2016
rights:
Unrestricted