Coast Guard Northwest District holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 08/14/2026 06:15 PM EDT

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Coast Guard Northwest District holds change of command ceremony
08/14/2026 05:30 PM EDT

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard Northwest District held a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Friday.  Vice Adm. Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West, presided over the ceremony in which Rear Adm. Michael E. Campbell relieved Rear Adm. Arex B. Avanni as the Northwest District commander. 
Vice Adm. Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West, delivers remarks during the Coast Guard Northwest District change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington, Aug. 14, 2026. Buzzella presided over the ceremony, where Rear Adm. Michael E. Campbell relieved Rear Adm. Arex B. Avanni as district commander. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Jade M. Moen)