Commander Hans C. Govertsen

Area of Responsibility:

Air Station / Sector Field Office Port Angeles is a dual mission unit charged with both Operational and Support responsibilities.  Operational responsibilities include conducting Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement/Homeland Security and Resource Protection activities in an area that includes the Strait of Juan De Fuca and the north western coast of Washington around the Olympic Peninsula to the mouth of Puget Sound.  The unit also provides logistical support to Sector Puget Sound units located on the Olympic and Quimper Peninsulas and the northwest coast of Washington.

Mission Statement:

The mission of Coast Guard Air Station / Sector Field Office Port Angeles is to efficiently and effectively employ people and resources to:

• Promote Maritime Safety
• Enforce Federal Laws, Regulations and Treaties
• Protect the Environment
• Defend the United States

Vision Statement:

Coast Guard Air Station / Sector Field Office Port Angeles is committed to be the model Coast Guard operating and support unit.  We balance the needs of our people, our organizational commanders, and the public in our plans, policies, and operations.  We consider the effects on our people first when making decisions, recognizing that if we support, respect, and challenge our people, they will deliver superior service and continuous improvement.