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Country Media Inc. and our advertising partners are proud to honor the U.S. Coast Guard in this annual special section. Coast Guard growing to serve Established in 1790 the Coast Guard is both a federal law nity members that the Coast will not result in overall net ANTHONY “JACK” VOGT Guard stays ‘always ready’ as loss of assets, but will tremen- enforcement agency and a military force, and therefore is a Guest Column faithful protector of the United States in peacetime and war, a lifesaving service. dously benefit the maritime according to the Coast Guard’s website. In times of peace, I am happy to share that community we serve. As my active duty Coast the Coast Guard’s presence As I pass Rear Adm. Mel- the Coast Guard operates as part of the Department Guard service comes to a in Oregon is growing. Asto- vin Bouboulis the responsi- of Homeland Security, enforcing the nation’s laws at sea, close, I wish to emphasize ria has been selected for two bility of leading the Pacific protecting the marine environment, guarding the nation’s what an incredible honor and future Fast Response Cutters, Northwest’s more than 3,000 vast coastline and ports, and performing vital lifesaving mis- privilege it has been to serve with a potential for more. For Coast Guard members, I sions. In times of war, or at the direction of the President, as the 13th District Com- the first time in the region’s want to share that I have en- the Coast Guard serves under the Department of the Navy, mander for the past two years history, these new cutters will deavored to honor my oath, defending the nation against terrorism and foreign threats. here in the Pacific Northwest. allow Pacific Northwest units perform the mission, adhere During what has been an to have constant offshore cut- to the Coast Guard Core This special section pays tribute to the men and women extremely challenging time ter coverage in areas where Values, and take care of the who have served and are now serving in the U.S. Coast in our Nation’s history, I am our small boats cannot reach. crews I have been trusted to Guard. tremendously proud of our Additionally, we are look- lead. Myself, and certainly Coast Guard women and ing at opportunities to im- the Coast Guard, sincerely men for performing with ex- tions and multiple patrol prove Command and Control appreciate all that the Oregon cellence while saving lives, boats, cutters, aids to navi- between our Sectors and the communities do to recognize ensuring maritime security, gation and safety and secu- field units they manage. We our members and provide the and protecting our beautiful rity units, the success of every are currently analyzing op- best support to our Service. Pacific Northwest environ- mission is intertwined with tions for reorganizing our Semper Paratus and God ment. inter-agency training and operational and administra- Bless. While our Coast Guard our partnerships with local, tive Command and Control Rear Adm. The Chronicle force here in the Pacific state, Tribal, and other fed- elements within the Oregon Anthony “Jack” Vogt The Chief Northwest is robust with 15 eral authorities. It is with the area of operations. Rest as- Commander, 13th Coast boat stations, three air sta- support of diligent commu- sured that any changes made Guard District

Cover photos: Larry Andreasen, the U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Oldham, Petty Officer 3rd Class Valerie Walker, and Knox Keranen Page 4 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard Station Chetco River Dorado sets sail for the final time

Knox Keranen / The Triplicate -The Pilot Knox Keranen / The Triplicate -The Pilot The surfman qualification traces back to 1848, when it was introduced in Massachusetts by the Life-Saving “I had never seen someone in the Coast Guard, but I went to the recruiting office and fell in love with the job Service, a predecessor to the coast guard, to reduce lives lost during near-to-shore shipwrecks. that they do,” said Sosa. Air Force and I was looking stranded boats, but it’s also “We’re there for safety. I KNOX KERANEN at going to a few different the station’s key vessel for think that’s a misconception The Triplicate -The Pilot branches, but he was the one rough-sea rescues. Coast that a lot of people think we who told me to check out the Guardsmen simply call it are there to try to enforce dif- Carlos Sosa is an opera- Coast Guard and see what “The 47.” ferent laws on them, but re- tions petty officer in the U.S. they did,” said Sosa. “I had “This boat is the work- ally our predominant mission Coast Guard Station Chetco no idea what they did at the horse of the Coast Guard,” is safety. If they don’t have the River in Brookings, but he’s time, I had never seen some- said Sosa. “They can do up to right equipment, that will re- also a badge-carrying mem- one in the Coast Guard, but I 30 foot seas, 20 foot breaking sult in a violation,” said Sosa. ber of an elite group of Coast went to the recruiting office waves and 50 mile-per hour Recently, Station Chetco Guardsmen known as surf- and fell in love with the job winds. It can do above that, River had a change of com- men. that they do.” but anything above that we mand. After 27 years of ser- To become a surfman, Initially from South Caro- have to go through a waiver vice, Senior Chief David Coast Guardsmen must al- lina, Sosa has served in the process.” Pieras retired on June 25. ready be coxswains, meaning Coast Guard for 8 years now, A couple of much smaller Pieras was awarded the Coast they are certified to drive res- and has enjoyed his time in 28-foot response boats are Guard’s Meritorious Service cue boats, and then they must the several locations where also docked at the station, Medal for his contributions take up additional training by he has served throughout the Knox Keranen / The Triplicate -The Pilot those are used for the Coast during the last three years in operating boats in treacher- U.S., including Miami and Today, there are only about 200 active surfmen, including Sosa, and Guard’s law enforcement op- command at Chetco River. ous, almost unnavigable wa- Delaware. only 500 Coast Guardsmen have ever earned the badge. Sosa was the erations in the Chetco and Pieras relinquished his com- ters. In addition, the badge “It’s been an absolute bless- most recent to certify as a surfman at Station Chetco River. Rogue Rivers, as well as near mand duties to Senior Chief requires at least 8 years of ac- ing. I really love the job, love shore law enforcement. Petty Officer Ryan Widdows tive service. the locations. They give back Initially established in River includes a 47-foot mo- Sosa said the summer is under the guidance of Cap- The surfman qualification what you put into it. So, if you 1961, Station Chetco River tor light boat (MLB), which the busiest time of the year in tain Breanna Knutson, who is traces back to 1848, when put in the effort to do good, is responsible for an area is primarily used to tow-in terms of law enforcement. stationed in North Bend. it was introduced in Massa- you’re going to progress in stretching north to Cape chusetts by the Life-Saving the career no problem,” said Blanco in Port Orford and Service, a predecessor to the Sosa. south to Crescent City. The coast guard, to reduce lives Last June, Sosa and other outpost includes a main We salute those who serve in the lost during near-to-shore Coast Guardsmen were put to building with administration, shipwrecks.Today, there are the test when they responded operations, galley, lookout only about 200 active surf- to a call of boaters in the wa- tower, as well as a few small men, including Sosa, and ter near the Chetco Bar; their dorms, a fitness center and a only 500 Coast Guardsmen U.S. Coast vessel had capsized near in recreation room. have ever earned the badge. the wake of a larger boat. The station hosts 30-40 Sosa is the most recent Upon arrival, responders personnel at any given time, surfman to be awarded his found the stranded boaters, and their duties include rough Guard certification at Station Chetco without life jackets, clinging water rescues, maritime en- SERVING YOUR River. He said he comes from to the overturned hull. Coast vironmental protection, law a family with a military back- Guardsmen were able to res- enforcement, boating safety COMPLETE WASTE MANAGEMENT ground, but he never really cue all of the subjects, as well and implementation of com- expected to join the Coast as re-right and salvage the mercial fishing rules. AND RECYCLING NEEDS. Guard. capsized boat. The fleet at Station Chetco “My father was in the 800-826-98001 • currytransferrecycling.com NORTH BEND from Page 16 ■ saved,liketheoneLongrememberedon theUmpquaRiver,Bairdpointedtothe importance of training for these different scenarios. “Yougetpeopleusedtoadaptingand making risk assessments for on-scene judgement calls,” he said. Though, not every mission ends tragically or bittersweet. 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In the aftermath of We provide an array of automotivethousand safety inspections. John Gunther / The Bandon Western World that they do,” said Sosa. closeWhen enoughtaking they to on returned help,15-foot so breakers.” the histo nexthelicopter rescue morn- two teenage boys the 2011 tsunami, the Dorado Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard They Thalsoe small enforced boats fishing weren’t able to get The North Bend Air Station has a total of five MH-65 D Dol- ing,halftheboathadbrokenupanddeployedclose enougha rescueThe small to swimmer. help, boats so weren’t hiswhose helicopter able boat to was get capsized near crew helped raise 15 sunken The crew of the Dorado poses for a picture after completing a mission. laws and closecompleted enough regular to help, so his helicopter phin helicopters, with two ready crews available at all times washedpatrols“Wesavedfourpeopleandagiantdeployed stretching out. a rescue the swimmer. 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Meeting place Coos Bay Eagles 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm COME JOIN IN AND ENJOY Page 6 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard: A history SOUTH COAST — The “The merge created the U.S. Coast Guard is the U.S. Coast Guard,” Baird oldest continuous seagoing said, adding that the Coast service in the United States. Guard was then merged Coast Guard Day is cel- with the Lighthouse Service ebrated on Aug. 4 because in 1939 and the Commerce that is when the service was Department’s Bureau of established back in 1790. Marine Navigation in 1946. “(That is) when George Because the Coast Guard Washington signed the Tar- comprises so many other iff Act,” said Commander services, Baird said it is Michael Baird of Sector the reason for the Coast North Bend. “… That au- Guard’s 11 statutory mis- thorized the construction sions. of 10 revenue cutters and “We don’t do just one the personnel to man them. thing,” he said. The whole point was the Those 11 missions are: fledgling nation needed Port and Waterway Secu- an influx of money, so the rity, Drug Interdiction, revenue cutters were there Aids to Navigation, Search to prevent smuggling and and Rescue, Living-Marine Amy Moss Strong / The Bandon Western World other illegal activities to Resources, Marine Safety, Mural in former Coast Guard building in Bandon, painted by K.L. Jones in 1971 depicting a 36-foot motor lifeboat. make sure the country was Defense Readiness, Mi- that the U.S. has fought. ment aspects.” North Bend’s Area of Op- to a sector because in or- getting what it was owed.” grant Interdiction, Marine “We’ve had people serve Specific to the Oregon eration, you can trace Coast der to better conduct our The U.S. Coast Guard, Environmental Protection, in every major war,” he said. Coast, Sector North Bend Guard roots to 1870 with missions, we transitioned as it is known today, wasn’t Ice Operations, and Law “We’re at all times a mili- was officially established the Cape Blanco Lighthouse from groups to air sectors. created until 1915 when the Enforcement. tary service. We’re part of in 2013. Prior to that it was and 1878 with the first life A lot of titles changed over Revenue Cutter Service and In addition, Baird said the Department of Home- Group North Bend, estab- boat station (which) was the years, but our presence the U.S. Lifesaving Service the Coast Guard has been land Security to help us lished in 1968. established in Coos Bay,” and primary mission hasn’t merged. part of every major conflict maintain our law enforce- “(But) when you look at Baird said. “We changed changed too much.” THANK YOU TO OUR U.S. COASTTHANK GUARD YOU FROM ALL OF US AT Published by Country Media, Inc. TO OUR U.S. COASTSalute to GUARDthe U.S. Coast Guard FROM 2021 ALL OF US AT Page 7 THANK YOU TO OUR U.S.THANK COASTTHANKTHANK GUARD YOUYOU FROM ALL OF US AT TO OURTOTO OUR OUR U.S. U.S. U.S. COAST COASTCOAST GUARD GUARDGUARD FROMFROM FROM ALLALL ALL OFOF US USOF AT AT US AT

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You just Guest Column and support systems to be have to be always there pursu- strong and in place, so when ing sign-offs and asking to go Years ago a visitor from they are on duty, their whole out .” Central Oregon stood on the body and mind are on the job. This brotherhood turns into Depoe Bay Bridge, which runs “Mentors put in a ton of a community composed of along the Pacific Coast High- hours to push you toward the past, current, and future surf- way, otherwise known as State qualification,” said Petty Offi- man and they all live by a creed: Highway 101. She looked out to cer 2nd Class Enrique Lemos, see a silver boat zipping around (surfman #559), Station I will, to the best of my ability, in the ocean, and thought to Umpqua River. “They put in pursue each mission with herself ‘that looks fun and I the same time as me.” the commitment, compas- want to drive that boat.’ Surfman mentors consis- sion, and courage inherent “I had no prior knowledge tently preach patience, de- in the title of Surfman. I will of the Coast Guard, but at that termination, and humility, endeavor to reinforce the time in my life I was looking for because earning the surfman worldwide reputation of our a purpose,” said Petty Officer qualification isn’t an easy or forefathers in the Lifeboat 2nd Class Kelsi Dozier, (surf- quick process. Community. I will maintain a man #561) from Coast Guard “The most important thing guardian’s eye on my crew Station Yaquina Bay in New- I learned from my mentor was at all times, and keep a cool, port, Oregon. “After that family to continue to learn and de- yet deliberate, hand on the vacation to Depoe Bay and a lit- velop,” said Petty Officer 2nd throttle. I will give of myself, tle video research on YouTube, Class Aaron Hadden, (surfman and my knowledge as those I reached out to a Coast Guard #560), Station Umpqua River. who gave to me; so as the recruiter.” “Making surfman is not the line of Coast Guard Surfman The Coast Guard has certi- end result. I have to continue will live forever. I will ensure Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Enrique Lemos Petty Officer 2nd Class Enrique Lemos (surfman #559) operates a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat near the entrance to fied 10 surfmen during the past to act like I haven’t made it yet.” that my supervisors rest easy 8 months. In order to earn the Mentors share mistakes and with the knowledge that I am the Umpqua River in Winchester Bay, Oregon, Dec. 26, 2019. When Coast Guard crews are operating in the surfman qualification a Coast successes. They offer learn- at the helm, no matter what surf there has to be another asset nearby to respond if something goes wrong in the dangerous conditions. Guard coxswain requires a ing experiences and offer a the conditions. I will never lot of hours at the helm while 360-degree perspective. There unnecessarily jeopardize m operating in the surf. These is an awful lot of tough love self, my boat, or my crew; weather and sea conditions are as coxswains work toward the But will do so freely to rescue most often found between the surfman qualification, but that those in peril. I will strive with months of October and April. ends up creating a very close dedication and determina- “It requires a lot of extra bond. tion to bring credit upon time outside of normal duty A member’s resiliency is Coast Guard Surfman, past hours,” said Petty Officer 1st needed most when stick time is and future. Class Adam Preiser (surfman at a premium. # 535), Station Chetco River in “It’s really hard to share stick “Taking care of people and Brookings, Oregon. “I had to time,” said Preiser. “It’s like a taking care of the crew are key break-in at two different units double-edged sword. On one factors in every successful mis- and came in on baby leave to side it’s healthy competition, sion,” said Lemos. “You have to scout conditions and push for and on the other, you want invest in that philosophy.” training opportunities. Surf- to be greedy because weather This is a once-in-a-lifetime man training conditions hold changes and boat casualties oc- process,” said Aguilar. “I will a very tight window and you cur, and you don’t want to miss pay it forward on the positive EMPLOYEE OWNED. OREGON GROWN. have to get out there when the out .” side and will avoid paying it window is open.” The healthy competition forward with the bad experi- Bandon Coquille Lincoln City Preiser’s baby leave wasn’t spoken of by Preiser was es- ences.” 65 10th Street SE 400 Central Avenue 801 S.W. Hwy 101 any normal baby leave either, pecially present while Hadden “I want to save people as because his newborn needed and Lemos were trying to qual- well as their property,” said (541) 347-2265 (541) 396-4503 (541) 994-4354 to get life-saving heart sur- ify at the same time. They end- Dozier. “I also look forward to gery. Station Chetco River is a ed up earning the qualification being able to pass the knowl- 7-hour drive from where the on the same day and receiving edge that I have gained to the Coos Bay Gold Beach Myrtle Point heart surgery was taking place their pin on the same day. Petty next watchstander, crewman, 149 S 7th Street 29656 Ellensburg Ave 418 8th Street at Oregon Health and Science Officer 1st Class Raymond and coxswain. Part of my job is University in Portland, Oregon. Aguilar (surfman # 557) and to teach others the energy and (541) 267-3811 (541) 247-7144 (541) 572-2442 While visiting with his wife and Dozier also had to share stick movement of the waves and newborn, he saw a weather sys- time at Station Yaquina Bay. how to look at the weather. A tem forming and knew it would “You share a different bond surfman has to look at every- Coos Bay Lakeside Reedsport bring the surf needed to train, with somebody who is operat- thing and recognize how it will 130 N. 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Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Enrique Lemos Petty Officer 2nd Class Enrique Lemos (surfman #559) operates a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat near the entrance to the Umpqua River in Winchester Bay, Oregon, Dec. 26, 2019. Lemos was one of 10 Coast Guardsmen to certify as a surfman during the winter and spring.

CREED from page 10 career in the Army, where he and understanding.” worked with explosives. He was Most cases don’t occur in deployed in Afghanistan for a the surf, but surfman and the come together and affect the year before joining the Coast crews of the motor lifeboats are mission.” Guard. the people who can get through For Preiser, The ‘surfman Lemos from central Cali- any conditions to help the dis- community’ is strong and fornia, learned of the surfman abled mariners offshore, who it goes outside of the Coast career path at boot camp where would otherwise be drifting Guard. He has known a fellow his company commander, a helplessly. Photo courtesy of Bruce Beck Photography, Public Domain use approved by Mr. Bruce Beck surfman since he was 5 years Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Preiser (surfman #535) operates a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat in the surf near surfman, told stories of his ca- Last summer Dozier sat at old and another surfman was reer at surf stations. His first the helm of a 47-foot MLB and Brookings, Oregon, Dec. 13, 2019. Surfman is the highest certification Coast Guardsmen can achieve in in his wedding. Coast Guard small-boat operations. unit was aboard the Coast watched the ocean swells ap- “The brotherhood begins Guard Cutter Pamlico, and proach the Depoe Bay entrance, while training because regula- then he attended Boatswain’s known as the Hole in the Wall. tions state we can’t go out in the Mate A-school before arriving As a now experienced boat op- surf without another boat out at Station Umpqua River. erator, she intently watched the there,” said Preiser. “That boat Dozier’s journey began ocean to understand the dan- and that crew is our lifeline if shortly after that trip to Depoe gers of entering this particular something goes wrong.” Bay. Her first unit out of boot port. Although intently study- Regardless of the different camp was Station Chetco River ing she remembers thinking, backgrounds, these five surf- in Brookings, Oregon. This was “This is pretty wild — a few men have all come together to also her first up-close experi- years ago I was up on the bridge protect mariners in the Pacific ence with the 47-foot Motor thinking they were nuts for try- Northwest. Lifeboat, the silver boat that ing to go in there. It looked too Preiser hails from The Outer she saw during her trip to De- small and shallow.” Banks of North Carolina, the poe Bay. She started her career Dozier loves the history of birthplace of the original Coast in the engineering department the surfman and lifeboat com- Guard surfmen, the Midgett before going to Boatswain’s munity, which in turn height- family. But he didn’t realize or Mate A-School. She then ens her appreciation toward the know the significance of his earned coxswain and heavy- elite community she is now a hometown before joining the weather coxswain qualification member of. Coast Guard. at Station Jonesport, Maine. “I enjoy hearing the history Aguilar joined the Coast “As you begin to understand of the surfman that came be- Guard out of Santa Clarita, Cal- the surfman community, that fore me like Master Chief Mc- ifornia, and spent time at two is part of what keeps you in Adams,” said Dozier. “History different units, Coast Guard it,” said Dozier. “Most public shows why we are here and why Cutter Boutwell and Station knowledge of what surfman are we do what we do. One thing Seattle, before deciding to pur- comes from imagery of boats I have learned about being a sue the surfman qualification at crashing through waves, but a surfman is it’s not one person Station Yaquina Bay. surfman’s knowledge of history, or a number, it is a representa- “Research showed the chal- areas of responsibility, ability to tion of the entire crew.” lenge of becoming a master at read the ocean, understanding Dozier may just be a self- boat driving skills,” said Agui- the dynamics and know where proclaimed country girl, but lar. “But the original draw to the dangers come from, is what with her inherent amount of the Coast Guard was the hu- sets a turfman apart. It isn’t all compassion and drive to help manitarian efforts as first re- about boat driving, there’s also others, she carries on the legacy sponders.” the other side of it that is based of the creed as one of the Coast Hadden began his military around knowledge, experience, Guard’s newest surfman. Page 12 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. Sector North Bend: Saving lives NORTH BEND — “A Michael Baird said “our pri- people don’t realize the good afternoon can turn mary mission is search and Coast Guard conducts in- threatening quickly,” said rescue.” Though the sector land rescues. Jordan Long, a Lt. Junior also conducts law enforce- “The last couple months Grade with the U.S. Coast ment, protects living ma- with everyone coming out Guard, discussing the South rine resources and has en- of quarantine and going out Coast. vironmental and pollution hiking, it has been evident Stationed out of Sector response, search and rescue how needed (our) services North Bend, Long looked has become a much-needed are here because there isn’t back on a mission that has service in the area. any other agency capable stood out to him during his “Given the rugged terrain, to rescue people depending three years in the area. He a lot of times the Air Station where they get stranded,” recalled responding to the is the only asset that is hoist Long said. “We can go in and Umpqua River where a fam- capable and can respond to pick them up and save them ily had gone out on a rec- people in need on the shore- that way.” reational vessel, which had line …,” Long said. Baird pointed out that the capsized. Since transferring from Air Station is more than just “Everyone who serves the U.S. Army to the Coast that though. As Sector North here has respect for the Guard as a helicopter pilot, Bend, it also serves as com- Umpqua River,” Long said. Long has learned about Ore- mand center and support “We know how dangerous gon’s complex offshore cases personnel. the area can become ….” as well as what is referred to “… It’s not just the Air Though some were saved, as Inland Rescue Cases. In- Station, but all the units for not all survived. land Rescue Cases, which are the 220 miles of the Oregon “It shows how wild and often inland rescues, pose coastline,” Baird said. dangerous the Oregon coast- unique missions that require Whenever members of line can (be),” he said. the same level and proficien- John Gunther / The Bandon Western World At Sector North Bend, cy of training needed in off- AET 3 Alex Treadwell inspects a Coast Guard MH-65 D Dolphin helicopter between training runs inside the also known as the Air Sta- shore calls. hangar at the North Bend Air Station. tion, former Commander Long said often times See BEND page 13

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BEND from page 12 Sector North Bend respond Sector North Bend: Saving lives to a call, members from these other stations may also respond, along with local agencies. “Very rarely is it just us responding,” Baird said. For Baird, who has been in the service for 17 years, he has learned that “no case is exactly what you train for,” even in the aircraft. “There’s a lot of group coordination and risk analysis,” he said. “… It can be very exciting. No overturned vessel is the exact same. Some- times people are in the water, sometimes they’re not. Sometimes we can make a difference and sometimes we c an’t .” For the missions where not everyone is saved, like the one Long remembered on the Umpqua River, Baird pointed to the importance of training for these different scenarios. “You get people used to adapting and making risk assessments for on-scene judgement calls,” he said. Though, not every mission ends tragically or bit- John Gunther / The Bandon Western World tersweet. Baird was first sta- The North Bend Air Station has a total of five MH-65 D Dolphin helicopters, with two ready crews available at all times for emergencies, one in North Bend and one in Newport. tioned at Sector North Bend in 2009 to 2013 right out of flight school. One of the missions that stood out to him in his experience was a Search and Rescue mission for a fishing vessel out of Ya- quina Bay on the North Jetty. “There were communication issues with the small boats,” he remembered. “We were asked to establish com- ms with (the 70-foot crab vessel). We got on scene and saw it was on the jetty, on its side, taking on 15-foot breakers.” The small boats weren’t able to get close enough to help, so his helicopter deployed a rescue swimmer. “We saved four people and a giant golden lab,” Baird said. When they returned the next morning, half the boat had broken up and washed out. John Gunther / The Bandon Western World John Gunther / The Bandon Western World “It makes you feel great AMT 2 Matt Calderon washes off a Coast Guard helicopter to make sure it is clean of salt AST 3 Jack Kelly loads a rescue basket into one of the Air Station North Bend’s MH-65 D that you got there in time water after a training run that included hovering near the surface of the ocean. Dolphin helicopters following a recent training flight. and helped people,” he said. Page 14 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. Historic U.S. Coast Guard Boathouse MIX & MATCH DEAL CHOOSE ANY $ 99 2 OR MORE EACH 2 Item Minimum. Handmade Pan Pizzas, Bread Bowl Pasta, and Bone-In Wings will be extra. 5

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Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 3rd Class Diolanda Caballero Captain Breanna Knutson and Captain Olav Saboe shake hands during a change-of-command ceremony, Friday, June 4, 2021, at Coast Guard Sector North Bend in Coos Bay, Oregon. During the time-honored ceremony, Saboe transferred command of Sector North Bend to Knutson and Rear Adm. Anthony “Jack” Vogt, commander of Coast Guard 13th District, presided over the ceremony.

Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 3rd Class Diolanda Caballero Captain Breanna Knutson, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector North Bend, in Coos Bay, Oregon, speaks during a change-of-command ceremony, Friday, June 4, 2021, in Coos Bay. Prior to taking command of Sector North Bend, Knutson served as the House of Representatives Liaison for the Coast Guard.

Coast Guard Sector North the community members of educators who have done an Bend held a change of com- North Bend and Coos Bay. amazing job of providing an mand ceremony in June in the “It has been an honor and educational experience, in a sector’s helicopter hangar. a privilege to lead over 450 ac- safe environment, for the chil- Capt. Olav Saboe trans- tive duty Coast Guard women dren of the community. Ours ferred command to Capt. Bre- and men who work 24/7 to included,” said Saboe. Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 3rd Class Diolanda Caballero anna Knutson as Rear Adm. safeguard the maritime public Saboe is departing Sec- Members of the official party salute during a change-of-command ceremony, Friday, June 4, 2021, at Coast Anthony “Jack” Vogt, com- and proudly serve the coastal tor North Bend to become Guard Sector North Bend in Coos Bay, Oregon. During the ceremony, Captain Olav Saboe (second from mander, 13th Coast Guard communities of Oregon, from the chief of staff of the 13th right) transferred command of Sector North Bend to Captain Breanna Knutson (left). District, presided over the Pacific City to the California District headquartered in ceremony. border,” said Saboe. “It has Seattle. There, he will direct Knutson, a native of been a pleasure getting to more than 2,000 Coast Guard Bremerton, Washington, is re- know and work with many men and women responsible Thanks & Appreciation to the U.S. Coast Guard porting to Sector North Bend private and public stakehold- for executing Coast Guard from Coast Guard Headquar- ers up and down the coast.” missions within the Pacific ters in Washington, D.C., Saboe added that while Northwest, including the where she served as the House he and his family are looking states of Washington, Oregon, of Representatives liaison offi- forward to their next assign- Idaho and Montana. cer for the Coast Guard. Now, ment in Seattle, they also look The change of command as the commander of Sec- forward to staying in touch ceremony is a tradition deep- tor North Bend, she will lead with the many friends and ly rooted in Coast Guard the Coast Guard personnel neighbors they made during and Naval history. The event who protect the Oregon coast their time in Coos County. signifies a total transfer of through the aggressive and “We wish to spend a spe- responsibility, authority and professional prosecution of all cial thanks to the front-line accountability for the com- The Fleet Deli Coast Guard missions. health care workers who have mand. All members of the Ahead of his departure worked tirelessly to protect unit attend the ceremony so Albacore and More • Seasonal Crab • Flavors of the Northwest from command, Saboe ex- the community during the they can witness the transfer pressed deep appreciation for global pandemic as well as the of leadership. 735 3D St. SE, Bandon - Next to Face Rock Creamery • 541-290-7030 Published by Country Media, Inc. Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Page 17 Coast Guard Sector North Bend transfers commandU.S. Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay

Photos courtesy of Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Corbin Ross which includes conducting tune radio station to Chan- HILARY DORSEY inspections on vessels to nel 16 VHF FM or go to Staff Writer make sure they are in com- https://www.weather.gov/ U.S. Coast Guard Station pliance. The Coast Guard pqr/barcams. Tillamook Bay is located has many other missions, Ross said boaters should two miles from the entrance including maintaining navi- always wear life jackets of Tillamook Bay in Garib- gation and preventing and when crossing the bar. Dur- aldi. The bar at the entrance responding to pollution in- ing his first tour, Ross went Old Mill RV Park & Event is one of the most treach- cidents. out on a search and rescue erous bars on the Oregon The Coast Guard station and the person wearing a Center Coast. also works with other gov- life jacket survived and the 210 S 3rd St Garibaldi, OR 97118 The station was estab- ernment agencies to ensure other person did not. there is cohesion through The COVID-19 pandem- 503-322-0322 lished in 1908, with Surf- man Robert Farley as the all departments. ic did not have an impact on [email protected] station keeper. After relo- Ross said the station re- response efforts, Ross add- oldmill.us cating the original station sponds to about 100-120 ed. Crew members were al- water rescues a year. ways able to man boats and • Full Hook ups -Pull throughs up to house to Garibaldi, the present moorings and the The Tillamook Bay bar assets. The station had a few 105ft- station facility was complet- changes constantly due to scares where an individual • Electric & Water Sites ed June 4, 1982. challenges with the jetty’s started to show symptoms • Master Chief Boatswain’s systems, Ross added. Boat- and they would be sent Dump Station ers should take time to home and to the doctor to • RV & Boat Storage Mate Corbin Ross said the station has around 40 per- watch bar conditions. Pay get tested for COVID-19. • Event Center sonnel, depending on the attention to the flashing yel- “We have a job to do,” • Clean season. The station’s main low lights and call the Coast Ross said. “We’re going to Restrooms/Showers/Laundry mission is search and res- Guard to determine what be here.” the restriction is at the time. The duty crews are con- • Restaurant on Site cue. The station has a fairly decent sized recreational The lights are located in stantly training to ensure fleet. three locations and alert any boater with any issue The station also responds boaters of any restrictions. can be handled. Relax & Stay Awhile! to severe medical situations, To find out the restrictions, “They’re being watched Ross added. They also have call Coast Guard Station by the best crew out there,” a law enforcement mission, Tillamook at 503-322-3531, Ross said. Page 18 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. Astoria-based Coast Guard crew seizes $67 million in cocaine

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Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast crews discover suspected contraband Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC 623) crews search a suspected after searching a suspected drug smuggling vessel Sept. 9, while drug smuggling vessel Sept. 9, while patrolling international waters of patrolling international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

served as a training platform Coast Guard Cmdr. Craig boarding. STAFF REPORT for tactical law enforcement Allen said. “Their efforts paid Steadfast continued its Country Media Inc. units from Maritime Security dividends during the smooth tradition of supporting the The crew aboard the Coast Response Team-West. execution of several challeng- Columbia River Maritime Guard Cutter Steadfast re- Steadfast deployed with ing evolutions throughout Museum’s Miniboat Pro- turned home to Astoria Sun- an MH-65 helicopter and air- the patrol. Our HITRON air- gram. The Miniboat Program day, Oct. 4, following a 57- crews from Air Station North crew and TACLET member connects students from local day counter-narcotics patrol Bend, Oregon; Air Station were an outstanding addition Oregon elementary schools to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Port Angeles, Washington; to the Steadfast team. I’m ex- with their peers across the Steadfast traveled more and an aviation detachment tremely proud of the crew’s Pacific Ocean in Japan. Stu- than 10,000 miles while con- from Helicopter Interdiction accomplishments, and I’m dents learn about the signifi- ducting law enforcement, Tactical Squadron (HITRON) also grateful to the Steadfast cance of ocean currents and Thanks and search-and-rescue and ma- from Jacksonville, Florida. families who held down the weather while building min- rine life protection opera- The HITRON unit provided homefront during a turbulent iature boats to send across Appreciation to our tions. airborne use of force capa- two months that included on- the ocean to their partner During their deployment, bility, which assisted in the going COVID-19 challenges schools. U.S.Coast Guard Steadfast crews boarded five interdiction of four go-fast and wildfires.” During this patrol, Stead- suspected smuggling vessels, vessels suspected of illegal To ensure the safety of fast launched this year’s seizing 3,905 pounds of pure narcotics smuggling. Addi- Steadfast’s crew during the miniature boat “Goonies” cocaine worth an estimated tionally, Steadfast patrolled COVID-19 global pan- (complete with a 3-D printed $67 million, and detaining with a counter-narcotics sub- demic, the crew conducted figurehead of the Goonies eight suspected drug traffick- ject matter expert from the pre-deployment COVID-19 movie character Sloth) ap- ers. Pacific Tactical Law Enforce- testing, followed by a 14-day proximately 160 miles south The crew offloaded the ment Team (TACLET). monitoring period. Through- of the Mexican Coast. Fol- seized contraband Oct. 1 in “The crew put a phenom- out their patrol, Steadfast’s low the journey of “Goonies” San Diego. enal amount of work into crew maintained strict health here: https://www.crmm.org/ The crew also responded readying the cutter for this de- precautions during all inter- miniboat-program.html to a search and rescue case, ployment and sharpening the actions with the public, in- Steadfast is a 52-year-old 91149 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, Oregon skillsets required for counter- cluding wearing N95 masks Reliance Class cutter and has rescued a sea turtle entangled 541-888-3251 in an abandoned drift net and narcotics operations,” Stead- and undergoing intensive been homeported in Astoria fast’s commanding officer health screenings before each since 1994. www.fishermansgrottoinc.com Published by Country Media, Inc. Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Page 19 At the helm of Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay Command changed hands wanted to drive the small boats, As he was advancing, Ross last year at Coast Guard Station but the tour was far more excit- knew the head desk at Coast Tillamook Bay when Master ing than Ross had expected. The Guard Station Tillamook Bay Chief Boatswain’s Mate Cur- unit spent much of its time fo- would open soon. He’s had tis Dewey retired, turning over cused on busting drug runners his eye on the job since he was leadership to Master Chief Boat- and illegal migrants. serving in Maryland. He had it swain’s Mate Corbin Ross, who “It was few and far between, locked but pulled back for fam- couldn’t be happier since his ar- but you got something it was in- ily reasons. Once retired after rival. tense,” Ross said. more than three decades in the In his free time, Ross is a ded- Ross also served tours New- Coast Guard, Ross jumped on icated fisherman who also likes port and Depoe Bay before a the opportunity. to tinker with engines. He lives five-year stint driving and main- “I wanted to come back,” in Warrenton with his children, taining boats in Tillamook. He Ross said. “I loved Station Til- 17-year old Victoria and 13-year worked two major floods and lamook; I made a lot of progress old Tyler. Born and raised in handled operations during the here in my career.” Bend, Oregon, he is also a life- 2006 flood, coordinating with Ross said one reason he long outdoorsman, always look- numerous agencies as the coun- came back was the danger of the ing for a chance to enjoy nature. ty was soaked. area. He said the bar is particu- Growing up, Ross formed Ross went from Tillamook larly tricky, and assisting boat- a connection with the Pacific Bay to Fort Bragg, California, ers and fishermen is a regular Ocean early, beginning scuba for a tour at Coast Guard Station affair. He also speaks highly of diving with his family at a young Noyo River. He also served in the crew at Tillamook Bay, call- age and spending his summers Annapolis, Maryland and Cape ing them fun and hardworking visiting Oregon Coast towns. Cod, Massachusetts. He fondly – and most importantly they He saw a lot of the Coast Guard recalls the beauty of the New care about what they do and the during that time and it wasn’t England coast, despite its brutal- community they serve. And you long before he wanted a piece of ly cold seasons. He was pleased don’t have to look hard to see the the action – driving the boats. to return to the milder winters popularity of the Coast Guard in Ross’ first unit was based on the North Coast of Oregon the Tillamook area. in Port Angeles, Washington, after a short time as Executive “We’re blessed to have a com- on the Cutter Active. He was Petty Officer at the National munity that supports us,” Ross bummed at first because he Motor Life Boat School. said. Courtesy photo Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Corbin Ross.

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We at Country Media Inc. thank the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard. Page 20 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay Located in Newport, Ore. rescue, another primary the history of Station Yaqui- mission at Yaquina Bay is na Bay dates back more than law enforcement, of which a century. the station conducts about In 1896, the first U.S. 200 cases every year. Their Lifesaving Service station supporting vessels include was open at South Beach. one of the Coast Guard’s Later in 1906, the U.S. Life- four virtually unsinkable saving Service station move 52-foot vessels, which can to the present site of the Ya- tow vessels as large as 750 quina Point Lighthouse. gross tons, take 30-foot The present facilities seas, travel 150 nautical were erected in 1944, after miles off shore and right it- the first building was de- self after a rollover. stroyed by fire. A modern Because the station is annex with berthing, dining, close to the Siletz River, haul out facilities, as well as which floods every year, emergency power supplies, the station personnel are was completed in 1983. also trained to assist the The Station’s is responsi- local and state police de- ble for the area that extends partments, local fire de- from Cape Perpetua to partments, county search Spencer Creek, totaling 27 and rescue and county ma- miles of Oregon coastline. rine patrol with emergency With the primary mission of flood response when the search and rescue, the sta- river floods. tion responds to as many as The Yaquina Bay Station 590 cases per year. has 48 active duty personnel Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard In addition to search and and 16 reserve personnel. Station Yaquina Bay in Newport has been in two locations. First in South Beach near Newport. Presently, it is located near Yaquina Point Lighthouse. Thank you Coast Guard for keeping our shores safe.

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U.S. Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay

Photo courtesy of Frank Cavazza U.S. Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay is located in the ‘world’s smallest harbor,’ and serves as a sub-unit of Station Yaquina Bay in Newport. Established in 1940, the cuts between the rock with tion became a sub-unit da in Pacific City and south Guard missions including last 30-foot surf rescue boat U.S. Coast Guard Station an overhead bridge. This re- of Station Yaquina Bay in to Heceta Head near Yach- marine environmental pro- and a 24-foot rigid hull in- in Depoe Bay is located 16 stricts the vertical clearance Newport in 1997, under the ats. The station’s primary tection, fisheries conserva- flatable boat. There are also miles north of Newport. to only 42 feet. boat station streamlining mission is to provide search tion enforcement, towing 19 active duty personnel Depoe Bay is know as Facilities include the initiative. and rescue to commer- and enforcing boating safety and four reserve personnel ‘the world’s smallest harbor’ original station building Station Depoe Bay is re- cial mariners, recreational regulations. at Station Depoe Bay. Sta- because the harbor entrance with some minor upgrades, sponsible for an are on the boaters and surfers in the The Station’s assets con- tion Depoe Bay named Petty is 50 feet wide by 150 yards two berthing areas, garage mid-Oregon Coast that ex- area. The station also sup- sist of one 47-foot motor Officer Travis Fisher their long, with two dogleg turn and a boathouse. The sta- tends north to Cape Kiwan- ports numerous other Coast lifeboat, the Coast Guard’s Chief in November of 2019. Page 22 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. CWO Mooneyham: Underwater volunteer to help others.” in the Coast Guard we dis- PETTY OFFICER Mooneyham recently was cuss mission execution, navi- 1ST CLASS LEVI READ part of the dive team that ex- gation plans, search patterns, Guest Article tracted two victims of a plane intelligence and even drills crash near the Columbia Riv- to make sure the entire team Many Coast Guard per- er anchorage area in Astoria. is on the same page,” said sonnel voluntarily sign up to He also was a member of the Mooneyham. “We do the serve our country either for team that recovered a father same thing as a dive team. a few years or for an entire who drowned saving his son We use the intelligence we career. But once they start during a canoe accident in a have available from eyewit- receiving a paycheck, they nearby lake. ness or reports to set markers are not technically volunteers Dives with Clatsop County and create search patterns. anymore. They are paid em- requires a four-person team We then use headset commu- ployees of the government. consisting of a master diver, nication and hand signals to However, going back to why standby diver/witness, com- communicate underwater or they joined a military branch munications and line tender. to the team members above in the first place many of If a diver locates a drowning the surface.” these people have a built in victim, the standby enters the Diving is difficult in the desire to serve as a volunteer. water as a witness and brings Columbia River, where div- Men and women who are at- down a recovery bag. Recov- ers have to continuously fight tached to the Coast Guard ery is always done underwa- the elements and the natural can often be found volunteer- ter to spare onlookers that flow of a river that on aver- ing time and talents to a cause may be on shore. age discharges more than that is personally special to Thankfully these tragic 120,000 cubic feet of water them, the community they occurrences don’t happen too per second. Dives need to be live in or to something they often, but the URT is called timed according to raising or have a talent for. on an average of six times a lowering of the tide, which Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read Chief Warrant Officer year to help find a missing partly controls the power of A diver below balloon floats above the surface as Chief Warrant Officer Clifford Mooneyham, engineering Clifford Mooneyham, engi- person. the river’s current. In the riv- officer, Coast Guard Cutter Fir homeported in Astoria, Ore., conducts a practice scuba dive at Tongue Point, neering officer, Coast Guard The dive team also drills at er, divers swim closer to the Sept. 9, 2016. Mooneyham is a volunteer member of the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Recov- Cutter Fir, homeported in least once a month in search floor, where the current isn’t ery Team and has 150 hours of dives for the sheriff’s office. Astoria, Oregon, is one of and recovery and evidence as strong, but they still must numerous community vol- recovery. During search and use more fin kicks to stay in unteers that currently call the recovery drills, a weighted place than on most dives. The greater Astoria area home. mannequin is hidden in a fin kicks exert more energy so Mooneyham is a volunteer body of water while the dive air supply sometimes doesn’t that spends much of his vol- team is inside a boathouse last as long – meaning dive unteer hours out of sight from preparing to dive. During times are shorter. The visibil- public view. He has spent a lot evidence recovery a fake gun ity is also limited where you of hours underwater during is thrown into the water and can see no more than two feet other people’s worst moments the dive team uses techniques in front of you. trying to provide them some to locate and properly secure Mooneyham has been div- form of closure. As a quali- that evidence. ing recreationally for about fied master diver, Mooney- The Coast Guard’s goal six years and has been a cer- ham has spent more than 150 whether aboard a small boat, tified master diver for two hours as a dive team member cutter or helicopter is to al- years. He was provided the of the Clatsop County Un- ways to save lives, but when opportunity to learn how to derwater Recovery Team that the Columbia River and other dive through the old Coast is under the oversight of the bodies of water don’t cooper- Guard tuition assistance pro- Clatsop County Sheriff. He ate with search efforts the gram, which paid for the scu- has been a member of the Clatsop County Sheriff’s of- ba course while aboard the team for 2 ½ years. His duty ficers are usually already on Coast Guard Cutter Maple aboard first the Coast Guard scene and they transition to a homeported in Sitka, Alaska. Cutter Steadfast, also home- recovery phase. Mooneyham “I got involved because I ported in Astoria and now and his fellow URT members love being on or in the wa- the Fir, doesn’t allow him to can at the very least provide ter – hence my career choice,” respond to every URT call, closure during tragic events said Mooneyham. “It was a but he averages three URT that are inevitable on the great opportunity to join my related response dives a year. mighty Columbia. fellow crewmembers for fun “Our work provides the The URT has also used and morale. I learned how to opportunity for closure to their expertise to help keep dive for a total of $36 out of the families who have re- or return Coast Guard cutters pocket.” cently lost a loved one,” said to full-mission capabilities by He has since had the op- Mooneyham. “Volunteering clearing crab pot lines from portunity to recreationally on the Clatsop County URT all three cutters homeported brings great satisfaction to in Astoria. me because I get to use a skill “Prior to doing anything See MOONEYHAM page 23 Published by Country Media, Inc. Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Page 23 CWO Mooneyham: Underwater volunteer

Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read Chief Warrant Officer Clifford Mooneyham, engineering officer, Coast Chief Warrant Officer Clifford Mooneyham, engineering officer, Coast Chief Warrant Officer Clifford Mooneyham, engineering officer, Coast Guard Cutter Fir, a 225-foot seagoing buoy tender, stands in front of Guard Cutter Fir, a 225-foot seagoing buoy tender, stands in front of Guard Cutter Fir, a 225-foot seagoing buoy tender, stands in front of the Fir after a practice scuba dive at Tongue Point in Astoria, Ore., the Fir after a practice scuba dive at Tongue Point in Astoria, Ore., the Fir after a practice scuba dive at Tongue Point in Astoria, Ore., Sept. 9, 2016. Mooneyham also served aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Sept. 9, 2016. Mooneyham also served aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Sept. 9, 2016. Mooneyham also served aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast, homeported in Astoria, prior to serving aboard the Fir. Steadfast, homeported in Astoria, prior to serving aboard the Fir. Steadfast, homeported in Astoria, prior to serving aboard the Fir.

up and down the Washing- without having to charter a located Astoria Scuba, a local included meeting fitness more years in Astoria as a MOONEYHAM from page 22 ton and Oregon coastline. boat because you can be in dive shop at Pier 39. During standards, medical physical Cutter Fir crewmember. He “My favorite place to deep water within minutes one of the visits to the shop exam, character references actually hopes to extend that dive in various locales in dive was near Kodiak be- of entering the water,” said he learned of the volunteer and background check he commitment to finish out his Alaska including Attu and cause of the topography, Mooneyham. opportunity with the Clat- became part of the URT. 30-year career in Astoria. He Kodiak after becoming cer- visibility, color and various When he arrived in Asto- sop County Sheriff’s Office. Originally from South plans to continue volunteer- tified in Sitka. He has also creatures and sea life, not to ria in 2013 to join the crew After about a month-long Carolina, Mooneyham will ing with URT as long as they dived in Hawaii, Mexico, and mention being able to dive of the Steadfast, Mooneyham qualification process, which be spending at least three will have him. Columbia River Maritime Museum

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H63782 OPEN DAILY 9:30 TO 5:00 • WWW.CRMM.ORG • 1792 MARINE DRIVE, ASTORIA, OREGON Page 24 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River “Guardians of the Pacific Northwest” Coast Guard Vision: We Protect Those on the Sea…We Protect the Nation From Threats Delivered by Sea… We Protect the Sea Itself Coast Guard Motto: Semper Paratus (Always Ready) Coast Guard Value and Role: We are SCR is parent command to nine major Roles and Legal Authorities of the Station Portland OR: 32 Active Duty & a maritime nation; maritime interests are operational units in WA and OR. SCR Sector Commander: Commander, Coast 16 Reserve national security interests. Coast Guard is based in Warrenton, OR alongside Guard Sector Columbia River is the op- Aid to Navigation Team Astoria OR: 12 missions foster economic prosperity and Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, and erational commander for all SCR forces Active Duty national security by ensuring that the within sight of the Columbia River Bar (listed below). Additionally, the CAPT Aid to Navigation Team Kennewick: 13 marine transportation system supplying which serves as the critical entry and holds the following critical legal authorities Active Duty food, energy, raw materials, consumer exit point to the region’s vital inland river essential to maintaining safety, security CGC BLUEBELL, Portland OR (100ft goods, technology and recreation is system. safe, secure and reliable. The USCG and environmental stewardship: Buoy Tender; 2nd oldest ship in Coast SCR Missions: include • Captain of the Port (COTP) Guard fleet; Commissioned 1944: 15 Ac- • Is a maritime law enforcement, regula- • Search and Rescue • Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection tive Duty) tory, environmental and humanitarian • Marine Inspection (OCMI) SCR Operational Assets: MH-60T Jay- agency • Waterways Management • Search and Rescue Mission Coordina- hawk Helicopters (3); 52’ Heavy Weather • Is a 24/7 maritime first responder – • Maritime Homeland Security tor (SMC) Vessels (2); 47’ Motor Life Boats (7); 29’ Always Ready • Fisheries Law Enforcement • Federal Maritime Security Coordinator Response Boats (8); 16’ ATON Skiff (1); • Is one of America’s five Armed Services • Aids to Navigation (FMSC) 26’ TANB (2); 20’ Small ATON Boat (2) • Is the maritime operating arm of the • Boating Safety • Federal On Scene Coordinator (FOSC) Department of Homeland Security • Marine Environmental Protection and Other Astoria, OR Area CG Units • Maintains strong local/state/tribal/fed- Response Total SCR Personnel Strength: 527 eral/private sector partnerships • Living Marine Resources Protection Active Duty, 90 Reserve, 25 Civilian, 440 National Motor Lifeboat School, Ilwaco, • Is locally based, but regionally and WA (56 Active Duty personnel) nationally deployed SCR Statistics: average annual Auxiliary • Provides experienced crisis leadership • 552 Search and Rescue Missions Coast Guard Cutter ALERT, Homeport and command/control capability • 218 Pollution Responses SCR Units and Personnel Strength: Astoria OR City Pier (Commissioned • Wields unique federal law enforcement • 704 Foreign Vessel Examinations 1968; 78 Active Duty personnel) authorities • 25 Homeland Security Vessel Board- SCR Hdqtrs/Air Station Astoria Coast Guard Cutter STEADFAST, Home- • Is a global maritime safety and security ings (Warrenton): 226 Active Duty, 45 Re- port Astoria City Pier (Commissioned leader • 372 Fishing Vessel Examinations serve, 13 Civilian 1968; 75 Active Duty personnel) • 207 Facility Security Inspections Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Portland: 69 Coast Guard Cutter ELM, Homeport As- Sector Columbia River (SCR) Area • 842 US Flag Vessel Inspections Active Duty, 20 Reserve, 11 Civilian toria OR (Tongue Point - Commissioned of Responsibility (AOR): includes 33 • 420 Marine Casualty Investigations Station Grays Harbor WA: 49 Active 2003; 49 Active Duty personnel) ports and 420 nautical miles of coast • 64 Marine Event Permits Duty Electronics Support Detachment Astoria, (and offshore) in Oregon and southwest • Countless other events including Station Cape Disappointment WA: 67 Tongue Point (15 Active Duty personnel) Washington, and 465 miles of navigable aerial/ boat patrols, exercises/drills, bar Active Duty & 9 Reserve Advanced Helicopter Rescue School, rivers (the Columbia, Willamette and openings and closures, vessel escorts, Snake River systems to Idaho – a $26B/ interagency coordination events, public Station Tillamook Bay OR: 43 Active seasonal school located in Astoria OR year maritime transportation system). outreach/education, etc. Duty (Tongue Point) Honoring the We Salute You! U.S. Coast Guard Thank You for your service CCBCCB #1#155472554772 Questions about your septic system? Get Answers Today! Lincoln City • (541) 994-9014 • Newport • (541) 265-8067 Call 541-469-7557 www.westernstatesonline.com Published by Country Media, Inc. Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Page 25 Job corps partners with Coast Guard the Job Corps seamanship and encourage future cooperation PETTY OFFICER 3RD deck handling program. Ad- between the Coast Guard and CLASS JONATHAN ditionally, the close proximity its commercial maritime part- KLINGENBERG to several Coast Guard units ners in ensuring everybody Guest Article allows for cross training op- is safe while operating in the portunities unlike any other maritime domain.” People come from all walks of life, from rich to poor, such location in the nation. The three trades being cross as those able to afford a college Currently, the Tongue Point trained by crewmembers of education to those who strug- facility has 473 students par- the Steadfast, as well as the gle to graduate high school. ticipating in 16 hard and soft Coast Guard Cutter Alert that Combine that with today’s trade training programs, 120 of is also homeported in Astoria, competitive workforce, and the which are enrolled in the sea- are cooking, seamanship and struggle continues with trying manship program. Hard trades maritime engineering. to find a well paying career. are along the lines of construc- “It’s really neat for our stu- However Job Corps, an or- tion work and soft trades are dents to be able to work with ganization funded by the Unit- akin to dental assistant. the Coast Guard,” said Len ed States Department of Labor, “I really like this program Tumbarello, general manager gives at-risk youth access to because it encourages camara- of the Tongue Point Job Corps training, developing sought af- derie between the Coast Guard training site and retired Coast ter skills and opening up their and the commercial maritime Guard captain. “It really is a Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg career opportunities across the industry,” said Cmdr. Joe Bo- fine organization and hope- Seamanship students work to refurbish a small boat at the Tongue Point Job Corps center in Astoria, Ore., nation. Said opportunities set lanos, commanding officer, fully the students can inherit Oct. 13, 2016. The Tongue Point Job Corps facility has 473 students participating in 16 hard and soft trade sail for the open water at the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast some of the Coast Guard’s core training programs, 120 of which are enrolled in the seamanship program. Tongue Point Job Corps, locat- and cooperating unit with the values: honor, respect and de- ed in Astoria, Oregon, which Tongue Point Job Corps. “Most votion to duty.” they are attached to. partners with the Coast Guard of these students are preparing Internship with the Coast “The program started in to provide real-life work expe- to work in the commercial sec- Guard can last up to a month May of 2016 after the Job Corps rience for those interested in a tor which brings a perspec- while the cutter is in port, and reached out to me in search of maritime career. tive that is unique to most of if the opportunity presents it- local internship opportunities Students from all across the our crewmembers. Working self, students may get under- for their students,” said Bola- nation come to participate in together now is invaluable to way with the crew of the unit nos. “As a component of the Job Corps’ Work-Based Learn- ing program, it was started to provide students with valuable work experience as able-body seamen, qualified members of The Port of Columbia County the engineering department or galley cooks onboard an op- celebrates and honors the erational vessel.” Because the Tongue Point Job Corp site is the only site service of the U.S. Coast Guard that teaches seamanship, stu- Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg dents interested in that career Students from the Tongue Point Job Corps located in Astoria, Ore., field come from all over the work the deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast also located in nation to learn, at no cost to them, for a period of 18 to 24 Astoria, Oct. 13, 2016. The Tongue Point Job Corps center in Astoria is months. Meals and on-site the only location that teacher Seamanship as a trade skill. housing are provided by the learning facility. Students at- tending the school are also encouraged and assisted with getting their GED or driver’s license, if they don’t already have them. “I really enjoy it because we get to learn from each other,” said Samuel Perez, a student at the local Job Corps site. “We get to learn new things from the Coast Guard, and I would like to think that they learn a The S.S. Bochem London docked at our Port Westward terminal thing or two from us as well.” By the time these students Photo courtesy of Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg end their training, they have Mandy Lynn, a student at the Tongue Point Job Corps center in the knowledge and tools they Astoria, Ore., works in the galley of the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast need to compete in the job also homeported in Astoria, Oct. 13, 2016. As part of her education, www.portofcolumbiacounty.org market around the nation Mandy is working with Coast Guard cooks to learn different culinary completely cost free to them. techniques and styles. Page 26 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. Coast Guard launches student miniboats

Courtesy of the Coast Guard and Columbia River Maritime Museum Courtesy of the Coast Guard and Columbia River Maritime Museum U.S. Coast Guard USCGC ALERT crew launches the miniboat S/V PACIFIC LOTUS on a rigid inflatable boat SWORDFISH crew pose with the miniboat GREAT NORTHERN before its launch. (RHIB) in 2018. climbing daily). These boats are them what to do, and then they AURORA BIGGERS tracked daily and students are also choose what job they want. H63845 The Chronicle - The Chief still building on the skills they And that way, every kid’s be- An educational program honed to launch them. ing engaged because some kids out of the Columbia River The boats contain sophis- love the messy stuff and some Maritime Museum in Astoria, ticated GPS tracking systems, kids are like ‘No, I want to write simply dubbed the “Miniboat so that Sandel and his team can letters on the computer, and I Program,” often partners with track the boat’s journey and want to study ocean products,’ the U.S. Coast Guard to launch locate the boats once they hit so it has a spot for every type of miniboats built by elementary land (hopefully in Japan). learner in the program.” students. The Miniboat Program, ac- Through the Miniboat Pro- Once launched, the boats cording to the Columbia River gram, students take on roles as drift on their journey to Japan, Maritime Museum education quartermasters, sail designers, where sister schools can re- director Nate Sandel, provides keel engineers, cargo trackers, trieve the boats. a one-of-a-kind educational and documentarians. Along Sandel created the program opportunity that introduces the way, they learn real-world following the 2011 earthquake students to ocean science, in- skills and make friends over- and tsunami in Japan when de- ternational exchange, and the seas while they track their bris from the country washed STEAM fields of science, tech- boats online, which are packed up on Oregon and Washington nology, engineering, the arts with mementos curated by the shores. One of those items, a and math, helping to inspire students. fishing vessel, is now on display future careers This initiative is precisely at the Columbia River Mari- But most importantly, why U.S. Coast Guard LT Mi- Come visit the Garibaldi Museum to see more of these great objects!! time Museum. the program gives students a chelle Hernandez decided to That boat and its journey chance to practice thinking and offer Sandel some help. Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay is an active duty installation of the United States across the Pacific Ocean be- making decisions for them- “I was originally stationed Coast Guard located in Garibaldi, Oregon, as well as a nationally recognized historic came the inspiration for build- selves. in Astoria, Oregon right next site. A station has been operating in Tillamook Bay since 1908. The station was opened ing the Miniboat Program, said “There’s so many things to the museum, and one day by the United States Life-saving Service a precursor agency to the Coast Guard. The Sandel. Since the program’s start where adults are telling kids in passing by the museum I current station has been in continuous operation since 1942. in 2017, 1,213 students on both what to do. And this is a total saw the christening of the mini sides of the Pacific Ocean have opposite,” Sandel said. “You boats. I thought it was a cool For more information know the kids make every sin- been involved in the launch of Contact the Garibaldi Museum at (503) 322-8411 or 24 miniboats, traveling a total gle decision about this boat on [email protected] 112 Garibaldi Ave (Hwy 101) • Garibaldi, OR of 55,236 nautical miles (and their own. No adults are telling See MINIBOATS page 27 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Page 27

Courtesy of the Coast Guard and Columbia River Maritime Museum S/V PHILBERT from Columbia City Elementary and S/V BOAT-A-LAHTI from Hilda Lahti Elementary photo- graphed on the flight deck of the USCGC STEADFAST before their 2020 launch.

MINIBOATS from page 26 initiative, so I reached out to Nate and offered to help em- bark these vessels and get them as close to the trade winds as possible,” Hernandez explained. Hernandez said she has personally launched three miniboats for the program—one off Baja California, one off the Courtesy of the Coast Guard and Columbia River Maritime Museum borderline of Oregon and Cali- Miniboat Explorers Club’s miniboat GREAT NORTHERN launched fornia, and one from the East alongside LT Hernandez’s cutter at the time SWORDFISH in 2021. Pacific Ocean. The miniboats launch 75 GPS—though sometimes she lumbia City was launched in miles out anywhere along the has to delay sending out the co- 2020, the Coast Guard went the Pacific Coast, as far south as ordinates, due to the classified extra (nautical) mile. Mexico, according to Sandel— nature of some Coast Guard “After the [christening] cer- which is why the Coast Guard missions. emony, which Coast Guard comes in handy. After Sandel gets the go officers attended, they carried “What’s cool about ahead from the Coast Guard, the boat onto the flight deck, the STEADFAST and the he begins tracking the boat and then officially presented ALERT—its sister ship that’s in and sends Hernandez a link to it and handed it over. The of- Astoria—is that even though the boat’s GPS, so the crew can ficers were all in their dress they’re homeported in Astoria, watch the boat’s journey along uniforms, and the kids got to they’re actually part of the Pa- with the museum and the stu- go all through the Coast Guard cific Command, out of Seattle, dents. CUTTER, they got to have and their job is that they go and “Honestly, the whole crew cookies in the galley, and they do narcotics enforcement off follows along, and we laugh like got to go to the bridge. They got the coast of Central America. little children,” Hernandez said. to just experience a cool tour of So, that’s why we’re able to get “The whole crew usually fol- what it’s like to be in the Coast them all the way down to Mex- lows the voyage.” Guard and what their mission ico because it’ll take them out.” The Coast Guard’s involve- is,” Sandel said. Once a boat is launched, ment with launching the Even though Hernandez Hernandez sends Sandel pho- miniboats also adds to the is stationed in Port Angeles, tos and the location of the educational experience of the Washington now, she said she launch and Sandel sends the program, said Sandel. When still reaches out to Sandel for crew a link to the miniboat’s miniboat PHILBERT from Co- more miniboat missions. Page 28 Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard 2021 Published by Country Media, Inc. Maritime business connection with Coast Guard spond to ship groundings Portland to meet these stan- JEREMY C. RUARK and mechanical failures. dards. While rigorous, the The Chronicle - The Chief In one case, Shaver and new regulations and pres- One of the many mari- the Coast Guard jointly re- ence of Coast Guard inspec- time businesses associated sponded to the grounding tors on Shaver’s boats has with the U.S. Coast Guard of a fully loaded 600-foot furthered our readiness and is the Shaver Transportation bulk carrier in the Columbia safety culture. Company based in Portland. River near Skamokawa Park. Shaver has grown into Shaver towing vessels kept The Chronicle-The Chief: a regional tug and barge the ship in a safe location What have been challenges company with a fleet of fif- while Coast Guard Marine your company has encoun- teen tugs and twenty barges. Inspectors worked with the tered in which your company Shaver is the oldest con- foreign crew to address is- received assistance from the tinuously operating family- sues with the ship’s machin- Coast Guard to overcome owned tugboat company on ery. The quick response from those challenges? the west coast. The company both Shaver and the Coast focuses efforts on three lines Guard prevented environ- Morgan: Since its found- of business: ship assist, grain mental damage and allowed ing in 1880, Shaver Trans- and commodity transporta- for the continued flow of portation has grown sub- tion and harbor/marine ser- ship traffic through the river. stantially both in physical equipment and the size of vices, according to the com- Beginning in 2018, tow- Courtesy photo its workforce. One of the The Coast Guard issuing the first Certificate of Inspection to Shaver Transportation. from left to right is Mary ing vessels were required to pany’s website. challenges Shaver faces is In the following conver- Morgan, Jeff Johnson, John Grenz, Taylor Mickens, Dick Ackroyd, MSTC Jeff Deronde, Mike Pearson, MSTC obtain Certificates of Inspec- tion. The Certificate signifies recruiting and training crew sation we gain insight into Dave Labadie. members, first as deck hands Shaver’s connection with the that a vessel meets the construction standards, safety and later as Captains. New Coast Guard, from company Coast Guard and what have work with the Coast Guard time Pilots, and response employees may have never rules, manning and readi- representative Mary Morgan. been the benefits of such a on a range of operational, agencies during vessel emer- worked on a boat before but partnership? safety, and environmental is- gencies on the Columbia ness required by law. Shaver The Chronicle-The Chief: sues. Shaver Transportation River. As one of two compa- has been working with Ma- How has your company suc- Mary Morgan: Shaver routinely partners with the nies with ship assist capable rine Inspectors from Coast See SHAVER page 29 cessfully partnered with the Transportation is proud to Coast Guard, Oregon Mari- tugs, Shaver is ready to re- Guard Marine Safety Unit

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Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Shaver tugs Samantha S and Portland assisting a vessel out of berth in Portland. The Willamette pushing on the Genco Auvergne after the ship grounded in Skamokawa. is a long process with many crew members along in the The Chronicle-The Chief: river system from overseeing ally. The Coast Guard and the from page 28 SHAVER steps along the way that can progression to allow their Overall, from your insight, repair and construction of maritime industry work hand have aspirations to be tow be challenging for Shaver careers to advance. Together, what would you want the commercial vessels to main- in hand to ensure that safe boat Captains on the Colum- and the crew member to Shaver and the Coast Guard’s public to know about having taining aids to navigation and efficient commerce can bia River. As crew members manage. efforts result in highly the Coast Guard involved in critical to maritime traffic to continue for decades to come. progress in their training, The Coast Guard Regional trained and competent vessel our region? responding to emergencies. they need to study and test Exam Center in Portland has Captains with the skills and The Columbia and Snake Riv- Shaver Transportation is for U.S. Coast Guard Mer- worked with Shaver every know-how to navigate the Morgan: The Coast Guard er system supports 56 million located at 4900 NW Front Av- chant Mariner Credentials step of the way and helped us Columbia, Snake, and Wil- is involved in every aspect of tons of foreign trade valued at enue in Portland and may be in order to be Captains. This develop processes to move lamette Rivers. maritime commerce on the over $21 billion a year annu- reached at 1-888-228-8850.

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