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The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing kayaker at 6:45 p.m., Monday, near Honeymoon Island State Park, pending the development of new information. Missing is 18-year-old Elías Guillermo Lara Vargas.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker near Honeymoon Island

Jan. 19, 2026 ·
 Press Release
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing kayaker at 6:45 p.m., Monday, near...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to commission Coast Guard Cutter Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161) in Pascagoula, Miss.

Jan. 19, 2026 ·
 Press Release
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter...
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Coast Guard rescues boaters from capsized vessel off Ponce Inlet

Coast Guard rescues boaters from capsized vessel off Ponce Inlet

Jan. 18, 2026 ·
 Press Release
A Coast Guard Station Ponce de Leon Inlet boat crew rescued two people, Sunday, after their 15-foot boat...
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Coast Guard rescues boaters from sinking vessel off New Jersey

Jan. 18, 2026 ·
 Press Release
A Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew and Air Station Atlantic City MH-65 Dolphin...
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Coast Guard members interdict nine suspected aliens approximately 19 miles west of Black’s Beach, Saturday morning.

Coast Guard interdicts 9 aliens west of Black’s Beach, Calif.

Jan. 18, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard members interdict nine suspected aliens approximately 19 miles west of Black’s Beach,...
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A graphic representing the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Office of Rapid Response and Prototyping (CG-RAPTOR), launched to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative technology for enhanced maritime operations. CG-RAPTOR supports Force Design 2028, driving rapid solutions to empower Coast Guard personnel and strengthen mission success. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy graphic)

U.S. Coast Guard launches RAPTOR, hosts demonstration of innovative technology to enhance maritime domain dominance

Jan. 16, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard is proud to announce a bold new era in mission success, unveiling a...
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U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Kevin E. Lunday is sworn in as the 28th Coast Guard Commandant by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 15, 2026. Lunday served as Acting Commandant since Jan. 20, 2025. Before serving as Commandant, Lunday served as the 34th Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard

Kevin E. Lunday is sworn in as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard

Jan. 15, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON — The United States Coast Guard held a formal swearing-in and assumption of command ceremony today...
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A Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) small boat crew interdicts a go-fast style vessel trafficking illegal narcotics in the Windward Passage, Dec. 6, 2025. Alert's crew seized 2,250 pounds of cocaine valued at $18.4 million, seven pounds of marijuana valued at $7,000 and an illegal firearm, later transferring the narcotics, firearm and four suspected drug smugglers aboard to the Bahamas government for prosecution. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard Cutter Alert returns home after interdicting more than $18.4M in narcotics during 45-day patrol

Jan. 15, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Cape Canaveral, Fla. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630) returned to their home port in Cape...
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