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

Acting Commander

Rear Admiral Joseph (Joe) R. Buzzella

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

Rear Admiral Jeffrey W. Novak

Official Portrait of Deputy Commander Pacific Area Rear Admiral Jeffrey Novak
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Command Master Chief

Master Chief Petty Officer Josh M. McBride

Official Portrait of Pacific Area Command Master Chief Josh McBride
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Chaplain

Captain David Aaron Stroud

Official Portrait of Pacific Area Chaplain Captain David Aaron Stroud
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