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Dan Harris LOR RADM Welch
1. Rear Admiral (ret) John S. Welch
1287 Meadowlands Dr.
Fairborn, OH 45324
October 22, 20155
To Whom it May Concern:
I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to write this character reference letter for
CDR William “Dan” Harris.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dan since 1999. As the Executive Officer of
USTRANSCOM, I contacted the Force Optimization and Training Department at Coast
Guard Integrated Support Command St Louis on numerous occasions to resolve various
command issues. It was at that time I first interacted with then LTJG Harris and I have
had numerous opportunities since to communicate with him throughout the many years to
follow. During this entire time, Dan has been enthusiastic, knowledgeable and most
professional in all of our discussions. He has always provided superior advice regarding
Coast Guard reserve policies and procedures that has been invaluable to my various units.
Since our first meeting, I have had the privilege of interacting with Dan on a myriad of
occasions including Hurricane Rita, Midwest flood responses, and other notable Coast
Guard national responses. I am extremely pleased to see his outstanding career
recognized by others as he continues to succeed and mature through every position he has
held. He will certainly achieve a position as a Coast Guard senior leader based upon his
many accomplishments throughout the years.
Simply put, Dan is a “go getter” and is fully capable and dedicated to lead others to a
desired outcome. He has consistently displayed a keen ability to think outside the box,
and has displayed the ability to remain calm while faced with extremely stressful
situations. He excels at making rational decisions in all the circumstances in which I've
seen him operate. I feel confident in saying that he is capable of handling any situation
with consideration and maturity. Dan would be a welcome addition to my, or anyone
else’s, leadership team and give him my highest recommendation for positions of
significant responsibility.
Sincerely,
John S. Welch, Rear Admiral (ret)