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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) transits the Elizabeth River, June 22, 2026, after participating in Sail250 Virginia in Norfolk. Eagle served as the leading tall ship in the parade of sail and welcomed visitors throughout the maritime festival celebrating America's 250th anniversary. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mason Svitenko)

Coast Guard concludes maritime safety, security operations for Sail250 Virginia in Norfolk

Jun. 23, 2026 ·
 Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard completed maritime safety and security operations for Sail250 Virginia,...
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Baltimore Sail250 more than just a fleet week 

Jun. 23, 2026 ·
 Press Release
 Editor's Note: click images to downloadBALTIMORE — Long before the first ship arrives in Baltimore’s Inner...
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) cadet cadre give orders to the incoming Class of 2029 during Day One at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, June 30, 2025. Day One marks the start of Swab Summer, an intensive seven-week program that prepares students for military and Academy life. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)

MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard Academy welcomes the Class of 2030

Jun. 23, 2026 ·
 Press Release
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Approximately 285 members of the incoming Class of 2030 will arrive at the Coast Guard...
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Senior Chief Petty Officer Calvin Hernandez assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor from Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Breen-Tapia in a change of command ceremony at Top o’the Mar in Guam on June 23, 2026. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony. During Breen-Tapia's tenure as officer-in-charge from June 2025 to June 2026, he led 51 active-duty and reserve personnel through more than 500 resource sorties and 2,500 underway hours across the remote waters of Micronesia, saving or assisting 106 lives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Sara Muir)

New officer-in-charge at helm of Station Apra Harbor

Jun. 23, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SANTA RITA, Guam — Senior Chief Petty Officer Calvin Hernandez assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Station...
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UPDATE: Coast Guard responds to Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska

Jun. 22, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The four Coast Guard crew members involved in a helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska, Monday, are reported safe...
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U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Industry Engagement Opportunities for TRACEN Birmingham-Southern Contractors

Jun. 22, 2026 ·
 Press Release
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. Coast Guard is providing additional information regarding contractor engagement...
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Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska

Jun. 22, 2026 ·
 Press Release
JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka crashed...
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Coast Guard ensures maritime safety, security during Sail250 Maryland celebrations

Jun. 22, 2026 ·
 Press Release
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Coast Guard will oversee comprehensive maritime safety and...
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