Rear Admiral John Mauger of the U.S. Coast Guard has captured the nation’s attention as he leads the search for the Titan submersible, writes Justin Strawser for The Daily Item.

Who is this man put in charge of such a daunting task?

As Commander, First Coast Guard District, he oversees all Coast Guard missions across eight states in the Northeast including over 2,000 miles of coastline from the U.S.-Canadian border to northern New Jersey and 1,300 miles offshore.

So, when the Titan submersible, which gives passengers an up-close look at the Titanic wreckage, went missing in the Atlantic Ocean, Rear Admiral Mauger headed the search.

His parents, Paul and Pam Mauger, have shared some information about their son. He lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with his wife Leah and his children. He has ties to the Philadelphia area though.

He graduated from Jenkintown High School in Montgomery County in 1987 before entering the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. His parents moved from the area after he and his sisters graduated college. He graduated from the Academy in 1991.

Before becoming Commander, he served as the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy. In that position, he was responsible for the development of national policy, standards, and programs promoting Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Stewardship.

He also served as Chief of Commercial Vessel Security during the national response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Read more about Rear Admiral Mauger at The Daily Item.

Update: On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard announced during a press conference that the pilot and 4 passengers are believed to be dead. According to the Associated Press, a debris field suggests the submersible imploded near the Titanic wreckage.

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