Sector Key West Deputy Commander
Commander Jared A. Harlow
Commander Harlow assumed the duties as Sector Key West Deputy Commander in May 2023, where he serves as Alternate Captain of the Port, overseeing three multi-mission stations, six patrol boats, and an Aids to Navigation Team across 55,000 square nautical miles. Previously, he served as the Response Department Head at Sector Key West.
Prior, to his assignment in Key West he served as the Chief of Enforcement at Sector New York, where he oversaw all Law Enforcement and Maritime Security Operations in New York Harbor.
Commander Harlow’s previous Coast Guard assignments include Deck Watch Officer aboard CGC ELM (2005-2007), Executive Officer aboard CGC ASSATEAGUE (2007-2009), Seventh Coast Guard District Response Enforcement Duty Officer (2009-2013), Commanding Officer of CGC PEA ISLAND (2013-2014), and Commanding Officer of CGC WILLIAM TRUMP (2014-2016). He also served in a detached duty position with the Department of Defense at U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany (2017-2019).
Commander Harlow is a 2005 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine & Environmental Science. He holds a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College. In addition, he graduated from the Naval War College, with a Master of Arts degree in Defense and Strategic Studies.
Commander Harlow’s awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medal, five Coast Guard Commendation Medals, the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation, and various unit and team awards.