Marine Safety Unit Portland Change of Command

Shipmates,
On Monday Sector Columbia River was established at a ceremony in Warrenton. Yesterday (Tuesday) Captain Daniel LeBlanc assumed command of the new Marine Safety Unit Portland.

Coast Guard Sector Portland and Coast Guard Group/Airsta Astoria combined and was renamed Coast Guard Sector Columbia River at 1100 PST on 23 August 2010. At this time Sector Columbia River is fully operational. Command of all Coast Guard resources under the Captain of the Port Columbia River responsibility will be executed from Warrenton, OR. All VHF, FM and HF radio frequencies will be monitored 24 hours a day by Sector Columbia River.

Here are a few photos from the ceremony at MSU Portland.



We welcome Captain LeBlanc and his family to Portland and look forward to a long and productive partnership with our shipmates of Sector Columbia River and MSU Portland.

Changes in the Auxiliary Sector Coordinator role

Shipmates,

Hopefully you all received notice today regarding the transition and appointments for our Auxiliary Sector Coordinator - Sector Columbia River and AUX-C - Portland. These changes reflect our ongoing effort as a District to anticipate the needs of the Coast Guard and organize ourselves proactively to meet those needs.

Personally and as DCDR I've very pleased to see Todd and Lynn assume these new roles. For both of these shipmates this is a continuation of their current excellent efforts. They each have my personal commitment to make the transition a success and lay the groundwork for our future partnership with the new Sector and our new Portland Field Office. 

Congratulations Todd!

Congratulations Lynn!

As the Coast Guard moves forward with changes to Sector Portland and the establishment of Sector Columbia River the Auxiliary is making changes to ensure we stay current with requirements associated with the active duty changes.

Effective immediately CMO Hoppman announces the following appointments:

ASC Sector Columbia River: Todd Mains

AUX-C Sector Field Office Portland: Lynn Easton

Please join me in congratulating these officers on their appointments. Although the actual sector changes within the Coast Guard will take place over a period of several months, we are making these changes now to provide maximum support and flexibility in the coming months.

At this time jack Bradbury is relinquishing his appointment as AUX-C group Air Station Astoria. Jack has served with distinction in this position for several years, and we all owe Jack a big "Thank You and Bravo Zulu" and a debt of gratitude for the service he has provided in this position. Thank you Jack.

Peter

Peter Raiswell

Chief of Staff

US Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13