A student throws a line to a classmate in the John Day River in Astoria, Ore.

Training to survive

Written by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Littlejohn, 13th Coast Guard District Public Affairs. There is nothing more valuable to human life than the knowledge and skills required to preserve it. A recent course held in Astoria, Ore., offered students exactly [...]


Dungeness crab

Safety and preparation key in Dungeness crab fishery

Written by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Littlejohn The waters of the Pacific Northwest offer some of the most treacherous yet bountiful work opportunities in the world. Dungeness crab fleets hailing from Oregon and Washington state are among the world’s [...]