Commanding Officer

CDR Taylor Kellogg
Commander Taylor Kellogg enlisted in the Coast Guard in 2006 and earned his commission as an Ensign from Officer Candidate School in 2007. Prior to reporting aboard USCGC Mohawk, Commander Kellogg was a Military Fellow at the Fletcher School, Tufts University, studying International Security Studies.
Commander Kellogg’s prior sea tours include six cutters, commanding two of them; USCGC Kennebec (WLIC 802) in Portsmouth, VA, USCGC Hamilton (WHEC 715) in San Diego, California, USCGC Heron (WPB 87344) in Sabine Pass, Texas, USCGC Valiant (WMEC 613) in Mayport, Florida, USCGC Charles Sexton in Key West, Florida and USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) in Charleston, South Carolina.
Additionally, from 2011-2013 Commander Kellogg served on Navy Destroyer Squadron 60/Commander Task Force 65 in Naples, Italy, assisting US Navy surface ships execute counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, Ballistic Missile Defense and law enforcement operations in Europe and Africa.
Ashore from 2018-2020, Commander Kellogg served as the Coast Guard’s Deputy Liaison to the House of Representatives, managing Coast Guard appropriations, hearings, and overall advocacy to Congressional Members and their committees. From 2022-2024, Commander Kellogg served as the Military Aide to the President of the United States.
Commander Kellogg holds a bachelor’s degree from Philadelphia University, a master’s degree from Cornell University and is a graduate of the Naval War College non-resident course. His military awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, four Coast Guard Commendation Medals and various other awards.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
ATTN TO: CGC MOHAWK
100 Trumbo Point Annex
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-8750 Phone
(305) 292-8792 Fax