Rear Adm. David Throop, commander, Coast Guard 13th District, speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Transit Protection System pier at Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 14, 2018.
The construction of the new pier generated 267 local jobs during the build out and included shore restoration that was consistent with the surrounding natural areas to encourage colonization by eelgrass and marine animal life.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.