USCGC David Duren Commissioned in Astoria
The Coast Guard commissioned its 56th Fast Response Cutter and first one to be stationed in the Pacific Northwest during a ceremony held in Astoria OR June 27th. Coast Guard…
USCGC Orcas Decommissioned After 35 Years of Service in Coos Bay
The Coast Guard decommissioned the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Orcas (WPB1327) during a ceremony, Tuesday. Rear Adm. Charles Fosse, the commander of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District, presided over the…
Bollinger Delivers Future USCGC David Duren in Key West
Bollinger Shipyards recently delivered the USCGC David Duren to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida. This is the 182nd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard…
USCGC Alert Returns to Astoria for the Last Time
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) and its crew returned to their homeport, Monday, after a 59-day counter-narcotics patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This patrol is scheduled…
The Originals Conquer the Shores of the Pacific Northwest
Combat Divers assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted maritime training in Astoria, Oregon, Oct. 30, 2023. The Green Berets partnered with Coast Guard Air Station Astoria and…
Montford Point 1st MSC Ship in Panama Canal’s Newest Locks
Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessel USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) became the first Military Sealift Command ship to transit the Panama Canal’s newest locks during a trip from Portland, Oregon, to…
USCGC Alert Home After Successful Drug Patrol
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) and crew returned to homeport June 16th after a 61-day counternarcotics patrol in the Eastern Pacific. On May 26, a U.S. Customs…
U.S. Navy Participates in Portland Fleet Week, Rose Festival
Participating U.S. Navy ships included Independence-variant littoral combat ship, USS Kansas City (LCS 22) and Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). The crews opened up their ships…
US Coast Guard Details Rose Festival Participation
Coast Guard crews are scheduled to participate in multiple events throughout the Portland area for the annual Portland Rose Festival from June 7-11. On Thursday, June 8, the crews of…