Position Name Phone
Commanding Officer John T. Dewey, Captain, USCG (757) 483-8590
Executive Officer Juan M. Hernandez, CDR, USCG (757) 483-8590
Base Command Master Chief Douglas "Adam" Kipp ETCM, USCG (757) 638-2700
Command Admin Mr. Trenton A Blake (757) 483-8590

Base Portsmouth Command Philosophy

Directions to Base Portsmouth

Base Portsmouth History


Ensure timely delivery of effective and integrated mission support during steady state and contingency operations

Together we will achieve excellence in providing mission support with personnel and services to our customers and stakeholders.

Base Portsmouth's Strategic Priorities are as follows:

  • Cultivate, Strengthen and Improve Partnerships with Stakeholders
  • Align Base Activities with Logistic Center and Service Center Priorities and Tasking
  • Enhance The Value of Base Products and Services by Applying Continuous Process Improvement Techniques
  • Manage Our Command Capabilities to Meet Current and Future Coast Guard Requirements. Develop and Divest Capabilities when Appropriate
  • Invest in Our People