Coast Guard Northwest District holds change of Command ceremony [Image 2 of 3]

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

08.14.2026

Photo by Seaman Jade Moen 

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

Rear Adm. Arex B. Avanni receives the Distinguished Service Medal from Vice Adm. Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West, during the Coast Guard Northwest District change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington, Aug. 14, 2026. The award recognized Avanni’s service and accomplishments as commander of Northwest District. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Jade M. Moen)

• Date Taken: 08.14.2026
• Date Posted: 08.14.2026 17:08
• Photo ID: 9870480
• VIRIN: 260814-G-UL828-9603
• Resolution: 7465x4977
• Size: 9.99 MB
• Location: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, US