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Belanger takes Coast Guard command

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Cmdr. Belanger has taken over command of the Coast Guard unit in Port Angeles following a ceremony on July 21, 2026.

Cmdr. Higgins, who previously held the position, has moved to a new role in Seattle. The Coast Guard unit in Port Angeles serves as a critical maritime safety and enforcement presence for the Olympic Peninsula. The change in command reflects routine personnel movement within the Coast Guard, with no immediate operational changes announced for the Port Angeles unit.

📄 Source: Peninsula Daily News — https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/

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Cmdr. Belanger has taken over command of the Coast Guard unit in Port AngelesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The command transfer occurred following a ceremony on July 21, 2026“Belanger takes over command following Coast Guard ceremony — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0000 He succeeds Cmdr. Higgins, who moves to Seattle position Source: https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/07/21/belanger-takes-over-command-following-coast-guard-ceremony/”
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Cmdr. Higgins, who previously held the position, has moved to a new role in Seattle“He succeeds Cmdr. Higgins, who moves to Seattle position”
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The Coast Guard unit in Port Angeles serves as a critical maritime safety and enforcement presence for the Olympic PeninsulaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change in command reflects routine personnel movement within the Coast GuardNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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No immediate operational changes have been announced for the Port Angeles unitNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.