NEWSROOM

 

Coast Guard raises awareness of hoaxes amid false distress calls transmitted in Great Lakes

Jul. 15, 2026 ·
 Press Release
CLEVELAND — The Coast Guard is raising awareness of the dangers and penalties associated with hoax distress...
Read More

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to capsized vessel near Alcatraz Island

Jul. 15, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Coast Guard, along with federal, state and local partner agencies, is responding to a...
Read More

Coast Guard transitions Expeditionary Cutter Squadron to enhance operational capabilities

Jul. 15, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON — The United States Coast Guard transitioned its Expeditionary Cutter Squadron (ECS), historically...
Read More

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to capsized vessel near Alcatraz Island

Jul. 15, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Coast Guard, along with federal, state and local partner agencies, is responding to a...
Read More

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to capsized vessel near Alcatraz Island

Jul. 15, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Coast Guard, along with federal, state and local partner agencies, is responding to a...
Read More
The crew of the Reliance-class medium-endurance cutter USCGC Resolute (WMEC 620) arrives at its new homeport at Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, July 13, 2026. The Resolute is one of two 210-foot medium endurance cutters relocating from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Base Portsmouth as part of a strategic homeport shift bringing approximately 154 personnel and their families to the Hampton Roads area. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kate Kilroy)

Coast Guard welcomes two cutters to new Virginia home port

Jul. 14, 2026 ·
 Press Release
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard welcomed the crews of the Coast Guard cutters Venturous (WMEC 625) and...
Read More

Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City holds change of command ceremony

Jul. 14, 2026 ·
 Press Release
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City bid farewell to Capt. Catherine Carabine...
Read More

Coast Guard Sector Virginia holds change of command ceremony

Jul. 14, 2026 ·
 Press Release
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia bid farewell to Capt. Peggy Britton and welcomed Capt...
Read More

 

Maritime Commons Header


OTHER COAST GUARD NEWS

The Reservist - Official Publication of the Coast Guard Reserve 

Coast Guard Retirees' Newsletter 

Coast Guard Auxiliary News 

Proceedings - The Coast Guard Journal of Safety & Security at Sea  

COAST GUARD BLOGS

Maritime Commons - Official Blog for Maritime Professionals

Other Sites - List of other official CG Social Media Sites

USCG Public Affairs Contacts

Members of the media can find out more information by contacting their nearest Coast Guard public affairs office.

An interactive, color-coded map will show which office covers a particular geographic region.

View the public affairs office list.

Subscribe to CG News

Get Coast Guard regional and national news delivered straight to your email! Subscribe now.

USCG Region Map