U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco

Recognizing Excellence at Air Station San Francisco! (Part 2.)

This summer has been marked by significant achievements and transitions. We’ve had the privilege of honoring outstanding personnel for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to mission excellence. From the attainment of new qualifications to the presentation of well-deserved awards, advancement ceremonies, and the bittersweet farewells to members departing for new assignments — it has been a season of growth and recognition. Bravo Zulu to all who continue to uphold the highest standards of service. 🚁🌁🤿⚓️🛠️🪶

Recognizing Excellence at Air Station San Francisco! (Part 1.)

This summer has been marked by significant achievements and transitions. We’ve had the privilege of honoring outstanding personnel for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to mission excellence. From the attainment of new qualifications to the presentation of well-deserved awards, advancement ceremonies, and the bittersweet farewells to members departing for new assignments — it has been a season of growth and recognition. Bravo Zulu to all who continue to uphold the highest standards of service. 🚁🌁🤿⚓️🛠️🪶

Earlier this week our crew had the chance to train at the Marine Mountain Warfare Training Center. Always grateful for some challenging training to make sure our crews are always ready.

2025 is here, and we’re ready for whatever comes our way!
Excited for another year of protecting our favorite coastline 🌁

Merry Christmas from Air Station San Francisco! 🎄
While many are celebrating the holiday, our crew is on watch, keeping the bay area safe. A huge thank you to the men and women standing watch across the nation today, your service and sacrifice doesn’t go unnoticed! Happy holidays 🇺🇸

Busy SAR week for ASSF!

Last night, Friday 15 November (under the last super moon of 2024), the duty crew responded to a report of a grounded fishing vessel in San Pablo Bay. The fisherman tried to make their own way back to safety through the squelching mud but eventually needed help. CGR 6567 arrived onscene and hoisted all 3 fishermen, bringing them (and a bunch of mud) home safely to Napa Airport.

Looks like AST3 Max Gardiner has become a SAR lightning rod this week!!

Congrats to LCDR Molly Smith, LT Anika Stark, and AMT3 Jack Sollauer for their first lives saved! Bravo Zulu, guys and gals!

📷: AMT3 Moriah Gaston

In August, our crew paddled out for a very cool opportunity to work with A Walk on Water to “harness the ocean’s transformative powers…deliver[ing] life-changing surf therapy to children with unique needs and their families.”

Thank you, , for allowing us to join the surf with you! As you can see, our crew loved it!!

NIGHT VIZ— rare shot of comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (also called C/2023 A3 and Comet A3) visible over the Bay Area immediately following sunset!

📸: AMT2 Colin Stainfield

Today, on 28 August 2024, we had the honor of celebrating the life of LCDR Daniel J. Kearney Jr., CG Aviator #4282, during a ceremony in the hangar.

Today we remember who he was to us: an MH65 Dolphin pilot, Coast Guard officer, mentor, friend, lifesaver, son, father, and husband.

Today we celebrate his greatest legacy: the life he made with his wife and best friend, CDR Caroline Kearney, and their two sons.

He lived an admirable and immensely-full life, cherishing the small moments with his family, and seeking adventure in every opportunity the world had to offer.

Thank you, EO, for allowing us space to cherish him today as you do.

His memory will shine on at Air Station San Francisco as steady and unwavering as a beacon in the dark and stormy sea. Rest easy, LCDR—we have the watch.