Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- A Coast Guard 47-foot motor life boat crew and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew participate in a simulated search and rescue operation for a Coast Guard Advertising photo shoot near Coast Guard S... More
Search and rescue operation, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- A Coast Guard 47-foot motor life boat crew from Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Wa., and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria, Ore., participate in a simulated search ... More
Crews aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats from the National
Crews aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats from the National Motor Life Boat School, at Cape Disappointment, Wash., conduct boat-handling training at the mouth of the Columbia River, Jan. 7, 2015. The school offers ... More
Crews aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats from the National
Crews aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats from the National Motor Life Boat School, at Cape Disappointment, Wash., conduct boat-handling training at the mouth of the Columbia River, Jan. 7, 2015. The school offers ... More
Search and rescue operation, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- A Coast Guard 47-foot motor life boat crew from Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Wa., and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria, Ore., participate in a simulated search ... More
Oregon vertical delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- A boarding team member from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River prepares to conduct a boarding of a cargo ship on the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore., Dec. 7, 2010. Sector Columbia River carries ou... More
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the Columbia River toward the Pacific Ocean after departing their home port of Astoria, Ore., Jan. 7, 2015. The Alert is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter assi... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Matt Fedorowicz, a coxswain from Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Wa., drives a 47-foot motor life boat as an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast ... More
Vertical surface training
An aviation survival technician from Air Station Astoria, Ore., conducts vertical surface training on the cliffs of North Head in Ilwaco, Wash., May 18, 2011.The unique area of responsibility for Sector Columbi... More
A 29-foot Response Boat – Small from Coast Guard Station
A 29-foot Response Boat – Small from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment makes a sharp turn to port during high speed maneuvers on the Columbia River off of Astoria, Ore., March 24, 2014. Twin 225 horsepowe... More
Search and Rescue - U.S. Coast guard photo
ILLACO, Wa. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., conducts a simulated search and rescue operation, during a Coast Guard Recruiting Command advertisi... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., is lowered into the water near Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Wash., during a ... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- A Coast Guard 47-foot motor life boat crew from Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Wa., and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria, Ore., participate in a simulated search ... More
Oregon vertical delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River prepares to conduct a boarding of a cargo ship on the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore., Dec. 7, 2010. Sector Columbia River carries ou... More
Search and Rescue - U.S. Coast guard photo
ILWACO, Wa. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Hammond, a Coast Guard crew member from Station Cape Dissapointment, Wa., conducts a simulated search and rescue operation, during a Coast Guard Recruiting Command ad... More
The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse stands more than
The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse stands more than 200 feet above the entrance to the Columbia River, Jan. 7, 2015. The lighthouse is the second structure planned for the location, after the vessel Oriole wrec... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Austin, a rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., waits on board a boat while Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, also a rescue swimmer from the a... More
Search and Rescue - U.S. Coast guard photo
ILWACO, Wa. - Seaman Jaquelin Cruz and Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Hammond, both Coast Guard crew members from Station Cape Dissapointment, Wa., conduct a simulated search and rescue operation, during a Coast... More
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the Columbia River toward the Pacific Ocean after departing their home port of Astoria, Ore., Jan. 7, 2015. The Alert is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter assi... More
Men rescued off capsized vessel
In this photo released by the Coast Guard, six men are rescued off their capsized vessel by a 47-motor lifeboat crew from Station Cape Disappointment, Wash., and MH-60J rescue helicopter crew from Group/Air Sta... More
Oregon Vertical Delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Gorlesky (RIGHT) pulls a member of a law enforcement team member into the cabin of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter after boarding a cargo ship in Columbia River near Ast... More
Search and Rescue - U.S. Coast guard photo
ILLACO, Wa. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., conducts a simulated search and rescue operation, during a Coast Guard Recruiting Command advertisi... More
A 29-foot Response Boat Small from Coast Guard Station
A 29-foot Response Boat Small from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment cruises along the Columbia River March 24, 2014. Station Cape Disappointment has received two of these new response boats, giving the ... More
US COAST GUARD Man overboard
ASTORIA, Ore. - A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria searches for a training dummy during a man-overboard drill with the Columbia River Bar Pilots west of the Columbia River entr... More
Oregon vertical delivery operation
ILWACO, Wa. -- A Coast Guard boarding team member is hoisted down to a cargo ship by a Coast Guard Air Station Astoria MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew before a law enforcement boarding on the Columbia River near ... More
US COAST GUARD Boat fire
ASTORIA, Ore. - Coast Guard crews responded to a boat fire approximately 10 miles from the coast of Long Beach, Wash., Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria received a call at 4 p.m. from... More
US COAST GUARD Man overboard
ASTORIA, Ore. - A Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Station Cape Disappointment, Wash., and a Columbia River Bar Pilot helicopter crew from Astoria search for a training dummy during a man-overboard ... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn McCann slides a rescue basket toward the door of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to be used for a simulated search and rescue operation for a Coast Guard Adver... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Austin, left, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, rescue swimmers from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Ore., participate in a simulated search and r... More
US COAST GUARD Whale Strike
ASTORIA, Ore. - Crewmembers from the sailing vessel L'Orca display pieces of whale flesh and a barnacle left aboard their boat after it was struck by a breaching whale near Astoria, Ore., May 12, 2011. The vess... More
US COAST GUARD Whale Strike
ASTORIA, Ore. - The sailing vessel L'Orca rests in the water of Astoria's West End Basin pier after having its rigging and mast demolished by a breaching whale near Astoria, May 12, 2011. The vessel and its cre... More
Oregon vertical delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River prepares to conduct a boarding of a cargo ship on the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore., Dec. 7, 2010. Sector Columbia River carries ou... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., is lowered into the water near Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Wash., during a ... More
Two new 29-foot Response Boat Small sit at the Coast
Two new 29-foot Response Boat Small sit at the Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment pier March 24, 2014. The new RB-S is replacing the older 25-foot Response Boat Small. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Offi... More
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25)
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25) passes Astoria, Ore., as they depart the Columbia River into the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2014. The USNS Howard O. Lorenzen is named for the late Naval Research ... More
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25)
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25) passes Cape Disappointment as they depart the Columbia River into the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2014. The USNS Howard O. Lorenzen is 534 feet long Missile Range I... More
Crews aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats from the National
Crews aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats from the National Motor Life Boat School, at Cape Disappointment, Wash., conduct boat-handling training at the mouth of the Columbia River, Jan. 7, 2015. The school offers ... More
US COAST GUARD Man overboard, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
ASTORIA, Ore. - Coast Guard Capt. Leonard Tumbarello (right), Sector Columbia River Deputy Sector Commander, explains to Matt Gasparich (left), managing director for Maritime Training Services Inc. in Seattle, ... More
Oregon vertical delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River prepares to conduct a boarding of a cargo ship on the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore., Dec. 7, 2010. Sector Columbia River carries ou... More
Oregon vertical delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River prepares to conduct a boarding of a cargo ship on the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore., Dec. 7, 2010. Sector Columbia River carries ou... More
Oregon vertical delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River prepares to conduct a boarding of a cargo ship on the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore., Dec. 7, 2010. Sector Columbia River carries ou... More
Cape Disappointment lighthouse stands more than 200-feet
Cape Disappointment lighthouse stands more than 200-feet above the entrance to the Columbia River, Jan. 7, 2015. The lighthouse is the second structure planned for the location, after the vessel Oriole wrecked ... More
Crew members from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment
Crew members from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment enjoy a beautiful January afternoon stand up paddleboarding near the station as a 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew get underway for training. Station member... More
Oregon vertical delivery operation
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Beau Parkinson, an engineer from Station Cape Disappointment, drives a 47-foot motor life boat back to the station after a vertical delivery boarding with a Co... More
Simulated search and rescue operation
ILWACO, Wa.- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn McCann tends a hoist cable from an MH-60 Jayhawk during a simulated search and rescue operation near Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Was... More
Simulated search and rescue operation
ILLACO, Wa. - A Coast Guard rescue swimmer conducts a simulated search and rescue operation, during a Coast Guard Recruiting Command advertising photo shoot, Dec. 8, 2010. The Coast Guard is looking for people ... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- A Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Ore., MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew lowers a rescue basket down to a 47-foot motor life boat crew from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment during a simulate... More
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25)
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25) passes Cape Disappointment as they depart the Columbia River into the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2014. The USNS Howard O. Lorenzen is a 534-feet-long Missile Range... More
Men rescued off capsized vessel
In this photo released by the Coast Guard, six men are rescued off their capsized vessel by a 47-motor lifeboat crew from Station Cape Disappointment, Wash., and an MH-60J rescue helicopter crew from Group/Air ... More
Simulated search and rescue operation
ILWACO, Wa.- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn McCann (RIGHT) lowers Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Young to a 47-foot motor life boat from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment during a simulated searc... More
Simulated search and rescue operation
ILWACO, Wa.- Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Austin (LEFT), dressed as a civilian, is hoisted into the cabin of an MH-60 Jayhawk by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn McCann during a simulated search... More
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25)
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25) passes Cape Disappointment as they depart the Columbia River into the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2014. The USNS Howard O. Lorenzen is 534 feet long Missile Range I... More
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the Columbia River toward the Pacific Ocean after departing their home port of Astoria, Ore., Jan. 7, 2015. The Alert is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter assi... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., is lowered onto the deck of a 47-foot motor life boat from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment... More
Search and Rescue - U.S. Coast guard photo
ILWACO, Wa. - Coast Guard crew members conduct a simulated search and rescue operation aboard a 47-foot motor lifeboat, during a Coast Guard Recruiting Command advertising photo shoot here, Dec. 8, 2010. The Co... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., is lowered onto the deck of a 47-foot motor life boat from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment... More
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25)
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25) passes Astoria, Ore., as they depart the Columbia River into the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2014. The USNS Howard O. Lorenzen is named for the late Naval Research ... More
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25)
The crew of the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen (T-AGM-25) passes Astoria, Ore., as they depart the Columbia River into the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2014. The USNS Howard O. Lorenzen is named for the late Naval Research ... More
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the Columbia River toward the Pacific Ocean after departing their home port of Astoria, Ore., Jan. 7, 2015. The Alert is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter assi... More
Simulated search and rescue operation
ILWACO, Wa.- Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Austin (LEFT), dressed as a civilian, is pulled into the cabin of an MH-60 Jayhawk by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn McCann during a simulated search ... More
Search and Rescue - U.S. Coast guard photo
ILLACO, Wa. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., conducts a simulated search and rescue operation, during a Coast Guard Recruiting Command advertisi... More
A 29-foot Response Boat Small from Coast Guard Station
A 29-foot Response Boat Small from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment cruises under the Astoria-Megler Bridge on the Columbia River March 24, 2014. The 29-foot RB-S is crewed by a minimum of three crew me... More
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the Columbia River toward the Pacific Ocean after departing their home port of Astoria, Ore., Jan. 7, 2015. The Alert is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter assi... More
Oregon Vertical Delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
LWACO, Wa.- Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Gorlesky surveys the water of the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore., from an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter during a law enforcement boarding Dec. 7, 2010. Coast Guard Sect... More
Oregon vertical delivery operation
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Beau Parkinson, an engineer from Station Cape Disappointment, drives a 47-foot motor life boat back to the station after a vertical delivery boarding with a Co... More
Search and Rescue - U.S. Coast guard photo
ILLACO, Wa. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., conducts a simulated search and rescue operation, during a Coast Guard Recruiting Command advertisi... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Austin, left, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, rescue swimmers from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Ore., participate in a simulated search and r... More
Recruiting search and rescue, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Young, a rescue swimmer from Air Station Astoria, Ore., stands on the bow of a boat during a simulated search and rescue operation for a Coast Guard Adver... More
Search and Rescue - U.S. Coast guard photo
ILWACO, Wa. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Hammond, a Coast Guard crew member from Station Cape Dissapointment, Wa., conducts a simulated search and rescue operation, during a Coast Guard Recruiting Command ad... More
Crews aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats from the National
Crews aboard 47-foot Motor Life Boats from the National Motor Life Boat School, at Cape Disappointment, Wash., conduct boat-handling training at the mouth of the Columbia River, Jan. 7, 2015. The school offers ... More
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the Columbia River toward the Pacific Ocean after departing their home port of Astoria, Ore., Jan. 7, 2015. The Alert is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter assi... More
US COAST GUARD Boat fire
ASTORIA, Ore. - Coast Guard crews responded to a boat fire approximately 10 miles from the coast of Long Beach, Wash., Monday Aug. 31, 2009. Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria received a call at 4 p.m. from ... More
Oregon vertical delivery operation
ILWACO, Wa. -- Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Bradd Beckett, a 47-foot motor life boat coxswain from Station Cape Disappointment, relays a message to the station on marine band radio during a vertical deli... More
Oregon Vertical Delivery, Ilwaco, Washington
ILWACO, Wa.- A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River returns to Coast Guard Air Station Astoria following a vertical delivery boding of a merchant vessel on the Columbia River near Astoria... More
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert transits the Columbia River toward the Pacific Ocean after departing their home port of Astoria, Ore., Jan. 7, 2015. The Alert is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter assi... More