Coast Guard Air Station Astoria holds change-of-command ceremony

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

Seattle, WA, US

The United States Coast Guard Northwest District area of responsibility spans Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. More than 3,000 active duty and reserve members, civilian employees, and Coast Guard Auxiliarists are stationed in the Pacific Northwest. Northwest District's operational assets include 21 Cutters, 132 Boats and 11 Aircraft.

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Daylan Garlic-Jackson

Larry Hagen

Petty Officer 2nd Class Annika Hirschler

Chief Warrant Officer Lauren Jorgensen

Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk

Chief Petty Officer Melissa McKenzie

Seaman Jade Moen

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Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Strohmaier

Chief Warrant Officer Charly Tautfest

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Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to seaplane emergency landing on Sucia Island, Washington

A MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles conducts a hoist near Sucia Island, Washington, July 23, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with the U.S. Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, and local partner agencies responded to a seaplane emergency landing in Shallow Bay on Sucia Island. (Video courtesy U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles)

Taken: 07.23.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter

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Coast Guard Air Station Astoria holds...

07.16.2026 | Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lara Davis

Capt. Neal Corbin (left) and Cmdr. Michael Flint (right) salute each other during Coast Guard Air Station Astoria’s change-of-command ceremony...

Coast Guard Air Station Astoria holds...

07.16.2026 | Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk

From left to right, Cmdr. Michael Flint, Capt. Neal Corbin, Rear Adm. Arex Avanni, and Chaplain Phillip Webster stand as Webster gives an...

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to seaplane...

07.23.2026 | Courtesy Photo

Debris sits against the rocks of Sucia Island, Washington, after a seaplane conducted an emergency landing July 23, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard,...

Coast Guard respond to a reported collision between...

07.21.2026 | Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk

Coast Guard watchstanders directed the launch of a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Station Grays Harbor and a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from...

Seafair Legend-Class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (WMSL...

07.22.2026 | Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian Sanchez villa

U.S. Coast Guard Legend Class Cutter (WMSL 752) Stratton crew member tours visitors of the ship during the Seafair Festival at Pier 66 in Seattle,...

Coast Guard support Seattlefleet week 2026

07.21.2026 | Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian Sanchez villa

U.S. Navy Sailors and Coast Guardsmen salute the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) as it pulls into the Puget Sound for the...

Coast Guard Supports Seattle Fleet Week 2026

07.21.2026 | Photo by Seaman Jade Moen

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles flies during a search and rescue demonstration at Fleet Week in...

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles holds...

07.09.2026 | Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Daylan Garlic-Jackson

Cmdr. Beau C. Belanger, the incoming commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, speaks after the official in-air change of...

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Three Decades of Semper Paratus

07.11.2026 | Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Megan Brower

Lt. Cmdr. Catherine Schmidt, a reservist assigned to Coast Guard Northwest District, is retiring upon the completion of 30 years of distinguished...

Sector Puget Sound Earns 2025 “Bud” Sparks...

11.15.2025 | Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Megan Brower

Coast Guard’s Sector Puget Sound has been named the 2025 recipient of the Rear Adm. Bennett “Bud” Sparks Award, recognizing it as the top...

CW0-4 McGhee — Coast Guard trailblazer in health...

11.17.2023 | Story by Petty Officer 3rd 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.