{"id":10,"date":"2026-04-27T20:35:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mom.cgaux-dev.net\/district-14\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:35:25","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mom.cgaux-dev.net\/district-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the District 13 Web Site"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the Northwest District<\/h2>\n

\n We are proud to serve as one of the largest geographical districts in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, covering Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho<\/strong>. With over 4,400 miles of diverse waterways—from the Pacific coastline to inland rivers and lakes—our mission spans two vital Sectors: Sector Puget Sound<\/strong> and Sector Columbia River<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n

\n “Our responsibility to the U.S. Coast Guard, our marine partners, and the boating public remains our number one priority: Recreational Boating Safety (RBS)! Semper Paratus!”\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n \"Willamette\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n District Commodore: COMO Klaas Nijhuis<\/span>
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\n District Chief of Staff: Mark Hannibal<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\n Read the latest
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\n BUOY 13 Publication, Fall 2025
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\nALAUX 012\/26<\/a>
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\nFORCE DESIGN 2028: MAKING CHANGE
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All Auxiliarists are strongly encouraged
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USCG Force Design 2028<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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\n New DCOINST: Communications Policy
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\n Communications is the glue that holds our mission together.<\/strong> We recognize the operational challenges in maintaining seamless communication across the chain of leadership, and we are committed to strengthening these vital connections.\n <\/p>\n

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\n Official Directive:\n <\/p>\n

\n Following the Strategic Planning retreat, the District Board approved
\n DCOINST-I-25033<\/a> (click on the red link) on 21 November 2025.
\n All members are directed to review and integrate these procedures into their unit operations.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n Coming Soon:<\/em> We are currently developing a dedicated Communications Resource Page<\/strong>. This portal will house standardized templates, frequency guidelines, and digital toolsets to sharpen our operational readiness.\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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\n Operational Highlight: Lake Tapps Assistance
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