U.S., Canadian, and Japanese Coast Guards complete joint search and rescue exercise in Strait of Juan de Fuca
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Neeper, executive officer U.S. Coast Guard Station Port Angeles, communicates over the radio with Japan Coast Guard vessel Itsukushima during a joint search and rescue exercise in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, May 21, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard conducted a trilateral search and rescue exercise to enhance interoperability, communication, and coordination among the three nations during complex maritime emergencies. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter)