. . . . . . "Franklin A. Welch (born c. 1959) was the ninth Master Chief Petty Officer of the United States Coast Guard. A former Master Chief Quartermaster, he served in office from October 10, 2002 to June 14, 2006, and served in the Coast Guard for over 25 years. Welch, a native of Texas, is married to Mari Lynn Perry of Newport, Rhode Island. They live in Arlington, Virginia."@en . "Frank A. Welch"@en . "MCPOCG Frank A. Welch"@en . "Franklin A. Welch (born c. 1959) was the ninth Master Chief Petty Officer of the United States Coast Guard. A former Master Chief Quartermaster, he served in office from October 10, 2002 to June 14, 2006, and served in the Coast Guard for over 25 years. Welch, a native of Texas, is married to Mari Lynn Perry of Newport, Rhode Island. They live in Arlington, Virginia."@en . "Frank A. Welch"@en . . . . . . . . "1980"^^ . . . . . . "2002"^^ . . . . . . .