John C. Acton
John C. Acton | |
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| Born | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1972–2008 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USCGC Cape Henlopen Port Security Unit 308 CG Reserve Group MLC Atlantic |
| Awards | Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (Four Awards) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal (Two Awards) Transportation 9-11 Medal Coast Guard Achievement Medal (Two Awards) |
John C. Acton is a retired United States Coast Guard rear admiral who served as the Director of Operations Coordination for DHS. Acton formerly served as Director of the DHS Presidential Transition Team.