The Puget Sound cetacean desk program, a four-year pilot program, is hosted in the Puget Sound Traffic Service office and located on Coast Guard Base Seattle. The program aims to mitigate cetacean disturbances in the Salish Sea. (Coast Guard video by Petty Officer Third Class Annika Hirschler)
Chief Warrant Officer Kristopher David McGhee (he really prefers just David) has lived a bright life; lit by the opportunities and experiences of his 32 years in the Coast Guard. He will retire next month after an illustrious and accomplished career.