U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

08/26/2026

Coast Guard members from throughout the Northwest District recently joined the Seattle Seahawks for a change of command ceremony at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. 🏈🇺🇸

During the ceremony, the Northwest District passed the 12s flag to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Throughout the 2025-2026 season, the USCG Northwest District has been the honorary military unit of the Seahawks. We would like to think that our partnership contributed to the Hawks Super Bowl win!! 🏆

Following the game, service members were able to watch the team practice as well as meet players and coaches!

From one team to another, we’re proud to serve alongside our fellow service members and the communities we call home. 🫡

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08/14/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District held a change of command ceremony at Base Seattle today. 🇺🇸⚓️

Rear Adm. Michael Campbell assumed the duties and responsibilities as the District Commander from Rear Adm. Arex Avanni.

As the District Commander, Rear Adm. Campbell oversees all Coast Guard operations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. This includes more than 4,400 miles of coastline, 600 miles of inland waterways, and a 125 nautical mile international border with Canada.

He was previously the Coast Guard Director of Systems Integration and Chief Acquisition Officer, where he oversaw all Coast Guard acquisition programs within a $25 billion portfolio, encompassing support, personnel, finance, contracting, and research and development activities.

Vice Adm. Joseph Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West, presided over the ceremony.

Read the full release here: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4574770/coast-guard-northwest-district-holds-change-of-command-ceremony/

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U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area
Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Astoria
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station North Bend

08/14/2026

Incredible survival and teamwork off the Washington coast! 🚁🌊

Our crews rescued two kiteboarders who were swept out to sea and stranded at Damon Point, WA. After fighting 55-degree water and exposure to the elements for nearly two hours, both people were hoisted to safety by an Air Station Astoria MH-60 Jayhawk crew navigating low ceilings and poor visibility.

“Two hours is a long time in that wind and water, and they stayed with it,” said Lt. Cdmr. Alex Cardenas, search and rescue mission coordinator at Sector Columbia River. “They did the hardest part before we ever got overhead.”

Huge shoutout to Air Station Astoria, Station Grays Harbor and local responders for the coordinated effort! BZ! 👏

⚠️ PNW Safety Tip: The coast is unforgiving. Watch the surf, check the tides, stay off the jetties, and respect the cold water!

Read the full release here: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4574302/coast-guard-rescues-2-kiteboarders-off-damon-point/

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08/14/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District Change of Command Ceremony

08/13/2026

We are extremely grateful to CEU Oakland for all of their hard work ensuring our shipmates at Station Neah Bay stay !

Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound

08/07/2026

That's a wrap!

This past weekend, Coast Guard members from across the Northwest District took part in the 77th annual Seattle Seafair Weekend Festival! Coast Guard Active-duty, Reserve and Auxiliary members enforced safety zones, patrolled the log booms, and even conducted Search and Rescue demonstrations throughout the weekend, maintaining a presence on Lake Washington to ensure safety and security out on the water.

We hope you had as much fun as we did!

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07/28/2026

️🏆⚓️ Congratulations to Aviation Maintenance Chief Joshua Wynne — Commander, Naval Air Forces Chief Petty Officer of the Year! ⚓️🏆

AMTC Wynne received the award at the recent Naval Helicopter Association Symposium in California.

This prestigious honor recognizes exceptional enlisted leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise across the naval aviation enterprise, including the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps.

Chief Wynne's impact over the past year has been nothing short of extraordinary. As Quality Assurance Chief Petty Officer, his leadership helped achieve a fleet-leading 97% maintenance dispatch reliability rate, directly supporting 94 Search and Rescue and law enforcement missions that resulted in 54 lives saved or assisted. His innovative problem-solving, commitment to readiness, and dedication to developing the next generation of aviation professionals have strengthened mission success across the board.

From improving maintenance programs and training new aircrew members to enhancing joint-service operations and mentoring junior personnel, Chief Wynne exemplifies the very best of naval aviation leadership.

👏Congratulations, Chief Wynne, on this well-deserved recognition!

07/28/2026

These boots were made for walking!

The marched in the Torchlight Parade Saturday as part of the 77th annual Seafair Festival. Thank you to everyone who came out to show your support, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Keep an eye out for us this weekend at Genesee Park for more
festivities!

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07/27/2026

Fleet Week and the USCGC Stratton took Seattle by storm‼️🚁⚓️

What an amazing part of Seafair Festival🇺🇸

Your Coast Guard was proud to show off who we are! From the amazing tours onboard the USCGC Stratton and USS Cincinnati, to the parade of ships, as well as an incredible search and rescue demonstration from Air Station Port Angeles, we are proud demonstrate how we Protect the Pacific Northwest.

Shout out to the Seattleites and visitors who came aboard to learn how your sea services protect and defend the amazing place we call home💪🔥



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Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles
U.S. Coast Guard Station Seattle
USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20)
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U.S. Navy Region Northwest

07/25/2026

Responding in Crisis 🚨 Saving Lives 🛟 It takes all of us 💪

Coast Guard crews, alongside the U.S. Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, state, local, and good Samaritans, responded Thursday after a seaplane carrying 11 people crashed in Shallow Bay on Sucia Island.

The boating and aviation community came together to save lives and help those in need. Vessels in the area conducted rescues, rafted boats together to provide a stable surface, and off duty medical professionals triaged the passengers before first responders arrived on scene.

All 11 people were accounted for, and they were transported to local hospitals for further medical care.

The Coast Guard dispatched resources, worked alongside the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue to coordinate transportation of patients, and ensured the threat to the environment was mitigated.

Bravo Zulu to every responder and good Samaritan. Our collective training, teamwork, and professionalism made this response possible.

The NTSB is investigating the crash.

Official press release can be found here: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4555661/update-us-coast-guard-partner-agencies-respond-to-seaplane-crash-on-sucia-islan/



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