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8th District - Heartland

Welcome to the Coast Guard's 8th District, located in New Orleans, La.

The Coast Guard’s 8th District Headquarters in New Orleans is responsible for Coast Guard activities in 26 states. A majority of our activity is from our coastline states including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. There are two offices responsible for media relations here. The main office in New Orleans and a detached office in Houston. For more information about the 8th District, visit our homepage at www.uscg.mil/d8.

LATEST 8TH DISTRICT NEWS

Dec. 6, 2024

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Cumberland River in Tennessee

Dec. 3, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold White Alder memorial ceremony

Dec. 1, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater near Dauphin Island, Alabama

Nov. 3, 2024

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs 66-year-old woman 92 miles southeast of Southwest Pass, Louisiana

Oct. 27, 2024

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs 48-year-old man 75 miles south of Destin, Florida

Oct. 21, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs two off Louisiana coast

Oct. 17, 2024

Coast Guard, locals search for 66-year-old man near Lake Chien, La.

Oct. 1, 2024

Coast Guard partners with Tougaloo College to launch College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) in Jackson, Miss.

Sept. 24, 2024

IMAGERY AVAILABLE: U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit holds change of command ceremony

Sept. 23, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to award the Meritorious Public Service Award to LSU Agricultural Center Agents

Sept. 18, 2024

IMAGERY AVAILABLE: Coast Guard honors Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent with Lifesaving Medal

Sept. 16, 2024

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to host ‘Mission Mighty Mississippi’ family event in Rock Island

Sept. 16, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to honor Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent with Lifesaving Medal

Sept. 12, 2024

Coast Guard reopens ports and waterways following Hurricane Francine

Sept. 9, 2024

Coast Guard urges preparedness ahead of Tropical Storm Francine

Aug. 16, 2024

Coast Guard partners with Dillard University to launch College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) in New Orleans

Aug. 12, 2024

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs two from lift boat 40 miles offshore from Marsh Island, Louisiana

Aug. 12, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Ohio

Aug. 5, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard available for interview for National Lighthouse Day near Pensacola, Florida.

July 29, 2024

IMAGERY AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters near Horn Island, Mississippi

July 29, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state, local first responders to conduct drills at McAlpine Locks & Dam on the Ohio River in Louisville, KY

July 26, 2024

Coast Guard rescues missing divers near Matagorda, Texas

July 25, 2024

Coast Guard searches for two missing divers near Matagorda, Texas

June 29, 2024

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 4 boaters during sailboat regatta near Dauphin Island, Alabama

June 27, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Recruiting Office Indianapolis to host grand opening

Coast Guard 8th District News Release archives

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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

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT INFORMATION

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(504) 671-2020

AFTER HOURS
(618) 225-9008

U.S. Coast Guard
Commander (dpa)
Hale Boggs Federal Bldg.
500 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

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This weekend a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans aircrew along with a ATC Mobile aircrew successfully medevaced a crewmember from a oil tanker vessel over 120 miles offshore. #BravoZulu to our crews for their hard work! #GoCoastGuard #SemperParatus https://t.co/MBWjXaN63l

This weekend a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans aircrew along with a ATC Mobile aircrew successfully medevaced a crewmember from a oil tanker vessel over 120 miles offshore. #BravoZulu to our crews for their hard work! #GoCoastGuard #SemperParatus https://t.co/MBWjXaN63l

This morning, a Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi crew rescued a stranded mariner and his dog, Mr. Russell, after their sailboat ran aground near Pelican Island. Commercial salvage couldn’t free the vessel, so the aircrew stepped in to ensure their safety https://t.co/j9aCNmy8IB

#SAR The @USCG and local agencies are searching for a reported 35 Y.O. male in the water near Hogtown Bayou, near Destin, FL. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and grey pants. If you have any information please call: (833) 662-8724

#SAR The @USCG and local agencies are searching for a reported 35 Y.O. male in the water near Hogtown Bayou, near Destin, FL. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and grey pants. If you have any information please call: (833) 662-8724

Read more here: https://t.co/xhFd89oo4n

Read more here: https://t.co/xhFd89oo4n

The Coast Guard rescued an overdue boater 10 miles offshore Matagorda, Texas, after he failed to arrive at his planned destination. Crews from Sector Corpus Christi, Station Port Aransas, and Air Station Corpus Christi coordinated search efforts to ensure his safe return.

The Coast Guard rescued an overdue boater 10 miles offshore Matagorda, Texas, after he failed to arrive at his planned destination. Crews from Sector Corpus Christi, Station Port Aransas, and Air Station Corpus Christi coordinated search efforts to ensure his safe return.

Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders coordinated with an Air Station Houston air crew to medevac a 64-year old male experiencing appendicitis-like symptoms from a cruise ship near Galveston, Tx. Air Station Corpus Christi also assisted with an HC-144 Ocean Sentry air crew.

@USCG @ALEAprotects @CivilAirPatrol UPDATE2: Saturday afternoon, CG STA Dauphin Isl. located debris & recovered 2 boaters deceased approx 9 miles south of Dauphin Isl. ATC Mobile aircrews & the CGC Ridley searched through the night & continue the search for the 3rd missing boater today.

UPDATE: Fed/State/Local air & boat crews from @USCG, @ALEAprotects, @CivilAirPatrol, Dauphin Isl PD, & Lower Alabama SAR continued the search for the missing boaters today. CGC RIDLEY is on scene and will search through the night.

#SAR The @USCG and local agencies are searching for 3 overdue boaters on the MARTY ANN, after they didn’t return to Dauphin Island, AL, yesterday afternoon. Multiple Air/Boat Crews from Mobile, New Orleans, & Dauphin Island searched overnight and will continue the search today. https://t.co/Hf14O504rd

Earlier today, a #USCG Air Station New Orleans Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced a 49-year-old man from the platform SHIP SHOAL 187A, approximately 77 miles south of Houma, Louisiana. He was taken to University Medical Center New Orleans in stable condition. https://t.co/gohu9sQj3P

The @USCG interdicted 3 lancha crews and seized over 2,200 lbs of illegally caught fish off the Texas coast. More here: https://t.co/YmwVKwgDVY

@USCG #Update The Coast Guard has suspended its search for the missing shrimper. Coast Guard air and boat crews searched for 37 hours, covering 1,032 sq nautical miles.

The Coast Guard is searching for a 75-year-old male 5 miles offshore of Biloxi, MS, after a fishing vessel was found with nobody on board. Crews from @USCG Sta. Gulfport, USCGC Stingray, and USCG Air Sta. New Orleans remain searching alongside Mississippi DMR.

🚢✨ Big news! The Coast Guard's 13th JROTC program has launched at Veterans Memorial High in Corpus Christi, with 50+ cadets enrolled! Huge thanks to Cmdr. Gully & Chief O'Leary for guiding these future leaders! 🇺🇸 #CoastGuardJROTC read more here: https://t.co/Dhsd9o0y5I https://t.co/xIxLoQ9KJx

🚢✨ Big news! The Coast Guard's 13th JROTC program has launched at Veterans Memorial High in Corpus Christi, with 50+ cadets enrolled! Huge thanks to Cmdr. Gully & Chief O'Leary for guiding these future leaders! 🇺🇸 #CoastGuardJROTC read more here: https://t.co/Dhsd9o0y5I https://t.co/xIxLoQ9KJx

Our @USCG members from around #Texas at the #SaluteToService event during the @dallascowboys game Sunday! https://t.co/k0lNqcslgi

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