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A makeshift vessel carrying 19 aliens onboard just before being interdicted by the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico, Aug. 24. 2026. This interdiction is part of the efforts of the Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region to combat human smuggling and deter unlawful maritime migration. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard repatriates 16 aliens to Dominican Republic following vessel interdiction off Puerto Rico

Aug. 28, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 16 aliens to Dominican Republic, Thursday, following...
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Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) moors at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2026. The cutter was deployed in support of Operation Blue Pacific and conducted maritime law enforcement operations with law enforcement entities in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Solomon Islands. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Avery Tibbets)

Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane returns home following 75-day patrol

Aug. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
HONOLULU – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) returned to Pearl Harbor Aug. 12, 2026,...
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Coast Guard recognizes partners in rescue of 18 mariners southeast of Tokyo 

Aug. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard is recognizing government and private-sector partners for their coordinated efforts...
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Coast Guard terminates commercial passenger vessel in Sitka, Alaska

Aug. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska personnel terminated the voyage of a commercial passenger vessel...
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U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Matthew Press walks through the ranks of the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) crew after officially assuming command during a change of command ceremony while anchored off the coast of Kotzebue, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2026.

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Holds Change of Command

Aug. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) held a change of command ceremony, Monday, while at anchor in...
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Five suspected drug smugglers in their vessel observed by Coast Guard law enforcement.

Coast Guard stops suspected drug boat carrying $54.5 million in cocaine off Puerto Rico

Aug. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon’s crew interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel...
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Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Greisser’s (WPC-1116) small boat crew transfer 15 aliens to Bahamian authorities Aug. 21, 2026. Following an interdiction, USCGC Winslow Gressier's small boat crew transfers 15 aliens to the Bahamas, Aug. 21, 2026

Coast Guard transfers 15 aliens to The Bahamas

Aug. 26, 2026 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew transferred 15 aliens to The Bahamas, Friday, following an...
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A U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) West boat transits toward its return location following a simulated non-compliant boarding exercise as part of PANAMAX 2026, with Panama City in the background, Aug. 5, 2026.

U.S. Coast Guard concludes participation in multinational PANAMAX exercise alongside international partners in Panama

Aug. 25, 2026 ·
 Press Release
PANAMA PACIFICO, Panama — U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces personnel and the U.S. Coast Guard...
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