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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/28/2018 08:59 PM EDT

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Coast Guard Sector Columbia River transfers command during ceremony

A Sector Columbia River color guard marches down an aisle after posting the colors at the beginning of the sector's change of command ceremony held in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018. A Coast Guard Sector Columbia River color guard presents the National Ensign during the playing of the National Anthem as the official party salutes in the background during a change of command ceremony held at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.
A Sector Columbia River color guard marches down an aisle after posting the colors at the beginning of the sector's change of command ceremony held in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.

The commander of Sector Columbia River oversees and leads nine sub-units with 1,050 active duty, civilian, reserve and auxiliary personnel, and serves as Captain of the Port, Federal On Scene Coordinator, Federal Maritime Security Coordinator, Officer in Charge of Marine Inspections, and Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trevor Lilburn. 		A Coast Guard Sector Columbia River color guard presents the National Ensign during the playing of the National Anthem as the official party salutes in the background during a change of command ceremony held at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.

Capt. William Timmons transferred command of Sector Columbia River to Capt. Jeremy Smith.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trevor Lilburn.
Capt. William Timmons, commander Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, inspects a crewmember of Sector Columbia River, during change of command ceremony being held at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018. Capt. Jeremy Smith salutes Rear Adm. David Throop, commander Coast Guard 13th District, as he takes command of Sector Columbia River, during a ceremony held at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.
Capt. William Timmons, commander Coast Guard Sector Columbia River, inspects a crewmember of Sector Columbia River, during change of command ceremony being held at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.

Timmons logged more than 5,600 flight hours in the HH-60 and MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters during his 27 years of Coast Guard service.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read. 		Capt. Jeremy Smith salutes Rear Adm. David Throop, commander Coast Guard 13th District, as he takes command of Sector Columbia River, during a ceremony held at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.

Smith relieved Capt. William Timmons as commander of Sector Columbia River.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trevor Lilburn.
Rear Adm. David Throop, commander Coast Guard 13th District, speaks at the Sector Columbia River change of command ceremony held in the helicopter hanger at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018. Capt. Jeremy Smith reads his orders to take command of Sector Columbia River during a change of command ceremony held in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.
Rear Adm. David Throop, commander Coast Guard 13th District, speaks at the Sector Columbia River change of command ceremony held in the helicopter hanger at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.

The Coast Guard's 13th District's area of responsibility includes the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. 

U.S. Coast Guard Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read. 		Capt. Jeremy Smith reads his orders to take command of Sector Columbia River during a change of command ceremony held in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.

Smith previously served as executive officer of Aviation Training Center Mobile, Ala.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read.

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