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June 23, 2026

Coast Guard releases waterway guidance for Sail 250, International Naval Review 250, and Independence Day fireworks displays in New York Harbor

NEW YORK — U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York has issued five Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) covering waterway restrictions, safety zones, and operational guidance for mariners during Sail 250, the U.S. Navy's International Naval Review 250 (INR 250), the International Aerial Review (IAR), and Independence Day fireworks displays taking place throughout New York Harbor from July 1 through July 9, 2026. Click the link to read the full press release.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) transits the Elizabeth River, June 22, 2026, after participating in Sail250 Virginia in Norfolk. Eagle served as the leading tall ship in the parade of sail and welcomed visitors throughout the maritime festival celebrating America's 250th anniversary. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mason Svitenko)

June 23, 2026

Coast Guard concludes maritime safety, security operations for Sail250 Virginia in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard completed maritime safety and security operations for Sail250 Virginia, Tuesday, in Norfolk. The Coast Guard worked alongside local, state and federal partners throughout Sail250 Virginia to ensure the safety and security of mariners, participating vessels and hundreds of thousands of spectators who attended the event.

June 23, 2026

Baltimore Sail250 more than just a fleet week

Editor's Note: click images to downloadBALTIMORE — Long before the first ship arrives in

U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) cadet cadre give orders to the incoming Class of 2029 during Day One at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, June 30, 2025. Day One marks the start of Swab Summer, an intensive seven-week program that prepares students for military and Academy life. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)

June 23, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard Academy welcomes the Class of 2030

NEW LONDON, Conn. – Approximately 285 members of the incoming Class of 2030 will arrive at the Coast

Senior Chief Petty Officer Calvin Hernandez assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor from Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Breen-Tapia in a change of command ceremony at Top o’the Mar in Guam on June 23, 2026. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony. During Breen-Tapia's tenure as officer-in-charge from June 2025 to June 2026, he led 51 active-duty and reserve personnel through more than 500 resource sorties and 2,500 underway hours across the remote waters of Micronesia, saving or assisting 106 lives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Sara Muir)

June 23, 2026

New officer-in-charge at helm of Station Apra Harbor

SANTA RITA, Guam — Senior Chief Petty Officer Calvin Hernandez assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor from Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Breen-Tapia in a change of command ceremony at Top o’the Mar in Guam at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony. During Breen-Tapia's tenure as officer-in-charge from June 2025 to June 2026, he led 51 active duty and reserve personnel through more than 500 resource sorties and 2,500 underway hours across the remote waters of Micronesia. The crew saved or assisted 106 people and preserved more than $1 million in property — evacuating 45 passengers from a vessel disabled by an engine fire, recovering a lone survivor clinging to the hull of an overturned vessel 20 nautical miles off Agat, and pulling two stranded mariners from Tarzan Cave during an extreme tidal change.

June 22, 2026

UPDATE: Coast Guard responds to Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska

The four Coast Guard crew members involved in a helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska, Monday, are reported safe with non-serious injuries. Watch standers at the Arctic District command center received the initial report of the crash through the activation of the aircrew’s personal locator beacon at approximately 10:07 a.m.

June 22, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Industry Engagement Opportunities for TRACEN Birmingham-Southern Contractors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. Coast Guard is providing additional information regarding contractor engagement opportunities associated with the new TRACEN Birmingham-Southern training center.

June 22, 2026

Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka crashed during a training flight with four people aboard near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska, Monday. Rescue crews from Sitka Fire and Rescue arrived on scene at approximately 11:00 a.m. and transported all four crew members to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. No deaths have been reported. Watch standers at the Arctic District command center received the report of the crash at approximately 10:07 a.m. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Members of the media may send their inquiries to uscgalaska@uscg.mil. —USCG—

June 22, 2026

Coast Guard ensures maritime safety, security during Sail250 Maryland celebrations

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Coast Guard will oversee comprehensive maritime safety and security operations alongside local, state and federal partners during Sail250 Maryland, which is scheduled to be held in Baltimore, June 24-30.

June 22, 2026

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard opens new recruiting office in Miami

The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony for the new Coast Guard Miami-Doral Recruiting Office Saturday, as part of the Coast Guard’s Force Design workforce initiative. The presiding official for the grand opening will be Capt. Jay W. Guyer, Coast Guard Accessions Service Center commander. Guyer will also preside over a swear-in ceremony for new Coast Guard recruits.