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U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Brian Krautler, left, commanding officer of the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), shakes hands with members of the Japanese coast guard at a welcome ceremony in Kagoshima, Japan, June 16, 2025, during a trilateral exercise with Japan and Philippine Coast Guard. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kate Kilroy)

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Arrives in Kagoshima, Leads Joint Operations with Partner Coast Guards

Jun. 20, 2025 ·
 Press Release
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) arrived in Kagoshima, Japan, June 16 to conduct the first-ever...
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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Argus (WMSM-915) held a change of command ceremony, Tuesday, Jun. 17, in San Pedro, Calif. Rear Adm. Joanna Hiigel, deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Cmdr. Andrew Pritchett relieved Capt. Tobias Reid as Argus’ commanding officer. Reid served as Argus’ commanding officer from August 2023 to June 2025. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ward Hawley)

Coast Guard Cutter Argus holds change of command ceremony

Jun. 20, 2025 ·
 Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Argus (WMSM-915) held a change of command ceremony, Tuesday, in San Pedro,...
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US Coast Guard, US Embassy launch maritime boarding officer course in Samoa

Jun. 20, 2025 ·
 Press Release
HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa, held a maritime boarding officer course in Apia...
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A U.S. Coast Guard color guard presents colors during a change of command ceremony held at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West, June 20, 2025. The change of command ceremony marks the transfer of total responsibility and authority from one officer to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Rodriguez)

Coast Guard Sector Key West holds change of command ceremony 

Jun. 20, 2025 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI – Capt. Joshua Empen relieved Capt. Jason D. Ingram as commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Key...
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A Coast Guard law enforcement team terminates an illegal charter operating on the Intracoastal Waterway near Anna Maria Island, Florida, June 19, 2025. The Coast Guard team boarded the 24-foot boat that was allegedly operating as an illegal small passenger vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard stops illegal charter operation near Anna Maria Island

Jun. 20, 2025 ·
 Press Release
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter operating...
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Military members shake hands at a ceremony

Coast Guard Base Miami Beach holds change of command ceremony

Jun. 20, 2025 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI — The crew of Coast Guard Base Miami Beach held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Coast Guard...
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SAN FRANCISCO, (July 23, 2008) The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle sails under the Golden Gate Bridge today, leading 35 tall ships into the San Francisco Bay during the Parade of Sail. The Eagle is visiting San Francisco and five other west coast ports including Los Angeles, San Diego, Tacoma, Wash., Astoria, Ore., and Victoria, British Columbia. It has been in service with the Coast Guard since 1946 following World War II and serves as a training platform for officer candidates to learn leadership, teamwork, seamanship and navigation skills. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Swanson)

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit San Francisco

Jun. 20, 2025 ·
 Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO—U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit San Francisco for the first time since 2008...
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy Upgrades Campus Safety and Security

Jun. 20, 2025 ·
 Press Release
NEW LONDON, Conn.,— The U.S. Coast Guard Academy recently upgraded its security posture with a $10 million...
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