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A rendering shows the future National Coast Guard Museum along the Thames River waterfront in New London, Connecticut. The 80,000-square-foot museum, scheduled to open to the public during the week of Aug. 2, 2027, will be the nation’s first national museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, heritage and enduring missions of the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard rendering)

U.S. Coast Guard announces one-year countdown to opening the nation’s first National Coast Guard Museum

Aug. 04, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON — One year from today, Americans will have the opportunity to experience the remarkable story of...
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Following the successful removal of the crane, there is no longer a pollution threat associated with the incident. The safety zone surrounding the crane was rescinded, and normal vessel traffic may resume in the area.

Coast Guard announces completion of crane salvage operations in Cooper River

Aug. 04, 2026 ·
 Press Release
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston personnel, in coordination with port stakeholders and the contracted...
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Two people sit on the rocks at South Jetty in the Coquille River Area, Oregon, Aug. 3, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people stranded on the rocks at South Jetty after their boat began taking on water. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brady Swanson)

Coast Guard rescues 2 people stranded on rocks in the Coquille River

Aug. 03, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued two people stranded on rocks at the Coquille River South Jetty in Bandon,...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: POSTPONED: U.S. Coast Guard to host welcome ceremony for cutter honoring 9/11 hero

Aug. 03, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SANTA RITA, Guam — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam will host a ceremony, to welcome the USCGC...
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U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Matthew Jacobs, a boatswain’s mate, drives the Legend-class cutter USCGC Kimball’s over-the-horizon small boat while Ensign Jonathan Barrett, a law enforcement officer, provides instruction to member of the Mexican Naval Infantry during pursuit training in the Pacific Ocean as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 12, 2026.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball concludes participation in RIMPAC 2026

Aug. 03, 2026 ·
 Press Release
PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) concluded operations in support...
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Coast Guard saves 13 lives, terminates illegal charter across Great Lakes over weekend

Aug. 03, 2026 ·
 Press Release
CLEVELAND — Coast Guard Great Lakes District crews responded to 23 search and rescue cases, assisting 24...
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard scheduled to open new recruiting office in Tucson

Aug. 03, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Editor’s Note: Media interested in attending should contact Chief Joanna Adams at 520-350-3725 or...
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy football players prepare to execute a play during the 54th Secretaries’ Cup at Fenway Park, Boston, Nov. 15, 2025. In 2003, “Secretary’s Cup” was pluralized when the U.S. Coast Guard moved to the Department of Homeland Security. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Third Class Leo Avila.)

Secretaries’ Cup Headed to the Nation’s Capital; Audi Field to Host 2026 Rivalry Matchup

Aug. 03, 2026 ·
 Press Release
NEW LONDON, Conn.— Audi Field in Washington, D.C., the home of Major League Soccer's D.C. United, will host...
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