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U.S. Coast Guard Capt. James O’Mara, arrives to the change-of-command ceremony aboard Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) in San Diego, June 26, 2026. O’Mara led Munro through several notable missions, such as the the largest single maritime drug seizure in two decades, as well as the longest non-compliant vessel pursuit in Coast Guard history. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Sappey)

Coast Guard Cutter Munro holds change-of-command ceremony

Jun. 30, 2026 ·
 Press Release

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) held a change-of-command ceremony Friday in San Diego...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard to hold press event on America 250, FIFA World Cup 2026 ongoing security role

Jun. 30, 2026 ·
 Press Release

Coast Guard Sector San Francisco is scheduled to hold a press event Thursday, to discuss the Coast Guard’s...
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Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Austin Condra (left), incoming commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Cypress (WLB 210), shakes hands with Cmdr. James Toohey (right), outgoing commanding officer of the Cypress, following the cutter’s change of command ceremony in Kodiak, Alaska, June 9, 2026. Condra assumed command from Toohey following his tour as commanding officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bishop)

Coast Guard conducts 5 changes of command in Kodiak, Alaska

Jun. 29, 2026 ·
 Press Release

KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard conducted five changes of command for units residing at Base Kodiak...
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Vice Adm. Buzzella, Rear Adm. Regan, and Rear Adm. Arguin shake hands.

Coast Guard Oceania District holds change of command ceremony in Honolulu

Jun. 29, 2026 ·
 Press Release

HONOLULU — Coast Guard Oceania District held a change of command ceremony on Coast Guard Base Honolulu Monday...
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Class of 2030 swabs wait for their Cadet Cadre to pick them up at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, June 29, 2026. 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 Third Class Roxanna Jacobo Cruz)

PHOTO RELEASE: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Day One for Class of 2030

Jun. 29, 2026 ·
 Press Release

NEW LONDON, Conn., — Approximately 285 young men and women of the incoming Class of 2030 arrived at the Coast...
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U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for father, son in water off Oahu

Jun. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search at 7:17 p.m. Friday for father and son off Oahu.
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A crew member aboard USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) carries a bale of cocaine during a drug offload of illegal narcotics valued at more than $63 million at Port Everglades, Florida June 26,2026. The seized contraband was the result of three interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Seaman Christopher Moret)

Coast Guard offloads over $63 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean

Jun. 26, 2026 ·
 Press Release

MIAMI — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bear’s crew offloaded approximately 7,720 pounds of cocaine and 4,000 pounds...
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Coast Guard releases waterway guidance for Sail 250, International Naval Review 250, and Independence Day fireworks displays in New York Harbor

Jun. 26, 2026 ·
 Press Release

NEW YORK —The Captain of the Port (COTP) New York will be establishing temporary marking buoys in New York...
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