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Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo crewmembers and Homeland Security Task Force - San Juan Region law enforcement partners transfer custody of a stowaway and seized a weapon and nine bales of cocaine, with an estimated wholesale value of $4.8 million, at Coast Guard Base San Juan, June 10, 2026. The apprehension and seizure occurred during a Coast Guard boarding of the Crimson Clover Barge off Arecibo, Puerto Rico. This interdiction is part of Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region efforts to combat human smuggling, drug trafficking, and deter unlawful maritime migration. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 11, 2026

Homeland Security Task Force San Juan partners apprehend a stowaway, seize $4.8 million in cocaine off Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Cutters Joseph Tezanos and Isaac Mayo crewmembers and Homeland Security Task Force - San Juan Region law enforcement partners apprehended a stowaway and seized a weapon and nine bales of cocaine off the northern coast of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, June 10, 2026. This interdiction is part of Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region efforts to combat human smuggling, drug trafficking, and deter unlawful maritime migration. The seized cocaine weighed approximately 237.75 kgs and is estimated to have a wholesale value of $4.8 million. The apprehended drug trafficker faces federal prosecution on drug trafficking and firearms charges.

June 11, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard advances Arctic security with Kodiak and Seward homeports

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced it would homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Kodiak, Alaska with a third Alaska Arctic Security Cutter homeported in Seward when the infrastructure is ready. This follows April’s announcement that the Service would homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska. With the first delivery expected in 2028, the Coast Guard is accelerating preparations to ensure each location is ready to support sustained Arctic operations including advancing critical infrastructure and housing required to support the trained and ready crews who will bring these cutters to life.

A Coast Guardsman conducts a safety and security search of a suspected alien.

June 11, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 9 aliens near Coronado Island, Calif.

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Two Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) boat crews interdicted nine suspected aliens aboard a 24-foot vessel offshore Coronado Island, Sunday.

June 11, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for missing 5-year-old near Laguna Beach

LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday evening, pending further developments, for a 5-year-old girl who was reportedly swept out to sea near Laguna Beach.

A Coast Guard Station Ponce De Leon boat crew locates and rescues two mariners aboard a disabled vessel approximately 18 miles east of Ormond Beach, Florida, June 9, 2026.

June 9, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters 18 miles off Ormond Beach

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Ponce De Leon boat crew located and rescued two mariners aboard a disabled vessel approximately 18 miles east of Ormond Beach, Tuesday.

Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez's small boat transfers a group of people during the repatriation of 32 aliens to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel, June 7, 2026. The aliens were interdicted a day earlier off Desecheo, Puerto Rico, as part of Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region efforts to combat human smuggling and deter unlawful maritime migration.(U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 9, 2026

Coast Guard repatriates 32 aliens to Dominican Republic Navy following vessel interdiction off Desecheo, Puerto Rico

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez repatriated 32 aliens to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel at sea, Sunday, following the interdiction of a makeshift vessel near Desecheo, Puerto Rico. This interdiction is part of the efforts of the Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region to combat human smuggling and deter unlawful maritime migration. Sector San Juan watchstanders received a report from the aircrew of a Customs and Border Protection aircraft of a grossly overloaded 20 to 30-foot makeshift vessel off Desecheo, Puerto Rico. With assistance from the Customs and Border Protection aircrew, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez interdicted the suspect vessel.

June 8, 2026

Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock returns to Honolulu after first Operation Blue Pacific Patrol

HONOLULU – The crew of USCGC Hollyhock (WLB 214) returned to Honolulu Sunday after completing their first Operation Blue Pacific patrol.

A Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crew rescued three boaters after their vessel capsized approximately 5 miles south of Little Palm Island in Little Torch Key, Florida, June 8, 2026. The boat crew transported the three boaters to Bahia Honda State Park with no injuries reported. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 8, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 3 people from capsized vessel near Little Palm Island

KEY WEST, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crew rescued three boaters, Sunday, after their vessel capsized approximately 5 miles south of Little Palm Island.

A USCGC Margaret Norvell (WPC-1105) boat crew and CGIS Investigators search for a missing person during a CGIS investigation in the Bahamas, Jun. 3, 2026. Search operations employed a range of specialized capabilities, including divers, remotely operated underwater vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, and a cadaver dog to thoroughly examine newly identified areas of interest. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Riley Perkofski)

June 8, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard concludes Bahamas mission in Lynette Hooker disappearance investigation

The U.S. Coast Guard concluded its mission to the Bahamas in support of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, Friday. Search operations employed a range of specialized capabilities, including divers, remotely operated underwater vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, and a cadaver dog to thoroughly examine newly identified areas of interest.

Two Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopters fly in formation March. 15, 2019, as the Cutter Eagle transits down the Savannah River towards Savannah, Georgia. Air Station Savannah welcomed the Eagle crew as they arrived in Savannah for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Dickinson)

June 8, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: US Coast Guard Barque Eagle ride-in opportunity into Charleston, SC

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston and Joint Base Charleston invite media representatives to ride aboard Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327), Thursday, June 11, as it arrives at the Cruise Passenger Terminal in Charleston.