U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles holds change of command ceremony [Image 3 of 4]

PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

07.09.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Daylan Garlic-Jackson 

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

Capt. William Mees, left, Coast Guard Northwest District chief of staff, stands with Cmdr. Kelly Higgins as he presents to her the meritorious service medal, Port Angeles, Washington, July 9, 2026. Under Higgins’ leadership, the unit executed 225 search and rescue cases, saving or assisting 45 lives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Daylan M. Garlic-Jackson)

• Date Taken: 07.09.2026
• Date Posted: 07.20.2026 14:01
• Photo ID: 9820729
• VIRIN: 260709-G-GJ258-1003
• Resolution: 7801x5504
• Size: 8.78 MB
• Location: PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, US