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Guard , commanding the Coast Guard Pacific Area and Coast Guard Defense Forces West , where he led all Coast Guard operations in the Western Hemisphere , and culminating a Coast Guard career of 33 years that included extensive opera- tional and command experience .
David Pekoske is a recognized expert in crisis management , strategic planning , innova- tion and aviation , surface transportation and maritime security , and has been twice awarded the Homeland Se- curity Distinguished Service Medal .
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( Hear directly from the head of the TSA , Administrator David Pekoske reflect on improving aviation security , the fusion of new technologies , and the largest canine unit in the USA . Courtesy of TSA and YouTube .)
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