The first MH-60T medium range recovery helicopter to operate out of new Air Station Ventura lands on the station’s ramp on June 8, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard photo.
Below is a District eleven (California) media advisory. More information about the air station and the MH-60T program in this earlier post. The ribbon cutting was originally to have been done June 18. I’ve seen no explanation for the delay. There has been an aviation detachment in the LA/Long Beach area for some time. With the addition of Ventura, there will be five CG air stations in District Eleven, San Diego (MH-60T), Ventura (MH-60T), San Francisco (MH-65), Sacramento (C-27J), and Humbolt Bay (MH-65).
Editor’s Note: Media are asked to RSVP by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12 by contacting District 11 public affairs at 206-815-6689 or PADETLA@USCG.MIL.
WHAT: Commissiong and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coast Guard Air Station Ventura
WHO:
- Vice Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area
- Rear Admiral Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard District 11
- Rear Adm. Mike E. Campbell, director, Coast Guard Acquisition Programs and Program Executive Officer
- Cmdr. Amanda Sardone, commanding officer, Coast Guard Air Station Ventura
WHEN: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu: 190 Third St., Point Mugu, CA 93042.
SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coast Guard Air Station Ventura at Naval Base Ventura County in Point Mugu, Wednesday. The ceremony will mark the official establishment of the newest Coast Guard air station in more than 25 years.
Recently, the aircrew of Air Station Ventura conducted three rescues:
- Oct. 13, 2024: Air Station Ventura medevac a 63-year-old woman suffering from abdominal pain from the Cruise Ship Grand Princess
- Oct. 17, 2024: Air Station Ventura conducted hoist from vessel in 10-foot seas for a diver suffering decompression sickness near Anacapa Islands in Channel Islands.
- Oct. 31, 2024: Air Station Ventura medevac a man suffering from seizures from Cruise Ship Celebrity Radiance 90-miles from Air Station Venture.
The air station serves a crucial role in protecting the maritime region from Orange County to San Luis Obispo County including the vital ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Its missions will include 24/7 emergency response; search and rescue; drug and migrant interdiction; law enforcement; and marine safety and environmental protection. The permanent presence of the Coast Guard in Ventura County provides enhanced security and quicker response times to emergencies, benefiting both the local community and maritime industries.
Air Station Ventura features:
- $70 million state-of-the-art, 43,000 square-foot hangar facility
- 12,000 square-foot administration facility and berthing facility
- One MH60-T Jayhawk helicopter and expected to receive two more
- Approximately 100 Coast Guard personnel
District 11 now consists of four active air stations ranging from Humboldt Bay down to San Diego.
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Coast Guard Holds Ribbon-Cutting/Commissioning Ceremony for New Air Station Ventura > United States Coast Guard News > Press Releases
Nov. 13, 2024Coast Guard Holds Ribbon-Cutting/Commissioning Ceremony for New Air Station Ventura
U.S. Coast Guard District Eleven
VENTURA, Calif. — The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of its newest air station at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The ribbon cutting and commissioning ceremony was held today, marking the establishment of the newest Coast Guard air station in 25 years.
Air Station Ventura features a $70 million state-of-the-art, 48,000 square foot hangar and a 12,000 square foot administration facility, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have the resources needed to carry out their vital missions. This new facility is expected to house three MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and approximately 100 personnel, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard’s capabilities in the region.
“The establishment of Air Station Ventura is a critical development for the Coast Guard’s operations within the Eleventh District area of responsibility,” said Rear Adm. Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard District Eleven. “This new station offers ready resources that provide safety and security to the maritime community. This is a monumental day for the air crews and for the community in which they serve.”
Recently, the aircrew of Air Station Ventura conducted three rescues:
“The recent rescues by the team at Air Station Ventura is a testament to the skill, dedication and readiness of our aircrews,” said Cmdr. Amanda Sardone, commanding officer, Air Station Ventura. “As plank owners, our crew will continue to leave a lasting mark on the future of this unit and service.”
The air station serves a crucial role in protecting the maritime region from Orange County to San Luis Obispo County including the vital ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach encompassing an area of responsibility more than 350 nautical miles.. Its missions include 24/7 emergency response; search and rescue; drug and migrant interdiction; law enforcement; and marine safety and environmental protection. The permanent presence of the Coast Guard in Ventura County provides enhanced security and quicker response times to emergencies, benefiting both the local community and maritime industries. District 11 now consists of five air stations in its area of responsibility to include: Humboldt Bay, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego and Ventura.
One of the crew died in a surfing accident right before the original commissioning date.
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/coast-guard-rescue-swimmer/#:~:text=Phoenix%20Hanna%2C%20a%20Coast%20Guard%20rescue%20swimmer%2C%20died%20recently%20in,active%20duty%20in%20the%20military.”
Thanks, Bob, sad story.