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U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

PACAREA's Area of Responsibility (AOR) encompasses six of the seven continents, more than 70 countries, and more than 74 million square miles of ocean — from the U.S. Western States to Asia, and from the Arctic to Antarctica.

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Pacific Area Leadership

Vice Admiral Joseph (Joe) R. Buzzella

Official Portrait of Acting Pacific Area Commander Rear Admiral Joseph R. Buzzella

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Rear Admiral Jeffrey W. Novak

Official Portrait of Deputy Commander Pacific Area Rear Admiral Jeffrey Novak

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Captain Tad Wilson

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Master Chief Petty Officer Josh M. McBride

Official Portrait of Pacific Area Command Master Chief Josh McBride

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Captain David Aaron Stroud

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