Howard Thorsen | |
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| Born | 1933 (age 86–87) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1955–1990s |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
Howard B. Thorsen (born 1933) is a retired United States Coast Guard vice admiral. He served as Commander of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area and the United States Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic. [1]
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