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Coast Guard Capt. Justin O. Vanden Heuvel assumes command of the USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) during the cutter's change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle, June 29, 2026. Vanden Heuvel previously served as the Leadership Development Center's school chief of command and operations. (US. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian Sanchez Villa)

Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star holds change-of-command ceremony

Jul. 10, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SEATTLE – The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) held a change-of-command ceremony on June 29 at...
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An aerial view of ongoing construction at Coast Guard Base Charleston, where the Coast Guard recently awarded a $230 million contract for new operational support facilities as part of a multi-year infrastructure expansion plan. Recent projects include construction of a 90,000-square-foot engineering complex, a 120,000-square-foot multifunctional building, a new parking structure, recapitalization of Pier Mike, and a new medical and dental facility. These efforts are part of more than $440 million in upgrades to transform Base Charleston into a premier East Coast operational base. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

U.S. Coast Guard announces $230 million contract for Base Charleston facilities, awarding over $440 million in recent infrastructure upgrades

Jul. 10, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a $230 million design-build contract for new operational support...
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An aids to navigation positioner deployed with the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) determines positions of aids in Tinian on July 10, 2026, allowing the Captain of the Port to partially lift restrictions, restoring maritime commerce flow to Tinian. The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with the Port of Guam and the Commonwealth Ports Authority to fully assess the ports, address already identified hazards as well as new issues following Super Typhoon Bavi. Multiple navigational aids are reportedly discrepant, off station, or simply missing. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Drew Lovullo)

U.S. Coast Guard reopens Port of Tinian to daylight operations, VHF comms remain limited

Jul. 10, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands...
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Coast Guard interdicts 8 aliens near Point Loma

Jul. 09, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard Maritime Security and Safety Team Honolulu (MSST) crew members interdicted eight...
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Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC-625) arrives to offload illegal narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Florida, May 2, 2025. The seized contraband was the result of four interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the crews of USCGC Diligence (WMEC-616) and HNLMS Groningen (P843) with an embarked Coast Guard law enforcement detachment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Walker)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous to arrive at new homeport in Portsmouth

Jul. 09, 2026 ·
 Press Release
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous to arrive at new homeport in Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The...
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A U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew tows Buoy 2 from the entrance of Outer Apra Harbor, Guam, on July 9, 2026. U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, Station Apra Harbor, and U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five personnel worked together to remove Buoy 2, which moved off station during the storm, into the channel, where vessels expect safe water. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Neil Rice)

U.S. Coast Guard reopens Port of Guam, works to clear channel hazards as Northern Marianas port assessments continue

Jul. 09, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands reset...
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UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for overdue paddler near Pinole

Jul. 09, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday evening for a man who was reported overdue...
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Coast Guard, partners search for overdue paddler near Pinole

Jul. 08, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO — Coast Guard crews and other local agencies are searching for a man who was reported overdue...
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