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Archived Coast Guard News

Coast Guard continues to search for missing fisherman 300 miles east of Cape Canaveral

Coast Guard continues to search for missing fisherman 300 miles east of Cape Canaveral

U.S. Coast Guard announces homeport of newest Polar Security Cutter

U.S. Coast Guard announces homeport of newest Polar Security Cutter

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard 7th District to hold change-of-command ceremony at Air Station Miami

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard 7th District to hold change-of-command ceremony at Air Station Miami

Coast Guard searching for a missing fisherman 300 miles east of Cape Canaveral

Coast Guard searching for a missing fisherman 300 miles east of Cape Canaveral

Video Release: Coast Guard medevacs 55-year-old Canadian man from cruise ship 100 miles off Cape Hatteras, NC

Video Release: Coast Guard medevacs 55-year-old Canadian man from cruise ship 100 miles off Cape Hatteras, NC

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard continues to discourage illegal migration attempts to the United States

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard continues to discourage illegal migration attempts to the United States

Coast Guard suspends search for missing mariner 146 miles southeast of Jamaica

Coast Guard suspends search for missing mariner 146 miles southeast of Jamaica

Multimedia Release: Alameda-based Coast Guard cutters depart for Eastern and Western Pacific patrols

Multimedia Release: Alameda-based Coast Guard cutters depart for Eastern and Western Pacific patrols

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard issues notice of violation to illegal charter operator in North Myrtle Beach

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard issues notice of violation to illegal charter operator in North Myrtle Beach

Coast Guard repatriates 18 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following at-sea interdiction just off Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard repatriates 18 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following at-sea interdiction just off Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Guardia Costera repatría a 18 inmigrantes a la Republica Dominicana, luego de interceptar una yola cerca de Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Guardia Costera repatría a 18 inmigrantes a la Republica Dominicana, luego de interceptar una yola cerca de Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard searching for missing mariner 146 miles southeast of Jamaica

Coast Guard searching for missing mariner 146 miles southeast of Jamaica

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team invites media to attend hurricane preparedness event

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team invites media to attend hurricane preparedness event

Coast Guard searching for missing vessel east of Port Canaveral

Coast Guard searching for missing vessel east of Port Canaveral

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard commissions new fast response cutter USCGC Joseph Doyle (WPC-1133) in San Juan, Puerto Rico

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard commissions new fast response cutter USCGC Joseph Doyle (WPC-1133) in San Juan, Puerto Rico

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 3 taking on water 9 miles southeast of Tavernier

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 3 taking on water 9 miles southeast of Tavernier

Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen receives new Commanding Officer in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen receives new Commanding Officer in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Navy names future destroyer in honor of US Coast Guard, World War II Navy Cross recipient

Navy names future destroyer in honor of US Coast Guard, World War II Navy Cross recipient

Coast Guard medevacs diver 2 miles east of Little River Inlet

Coast Guard medevacs diver 2 miles east of Little River Inlet

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Base Miami Beach holds change-of-command ceremony

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Base Miami Beach holds change-of-command ceremony

U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard vessels open for tour in Seattle Sunday

U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard vessels open for tour in Seattle Sunday

Coast Guard interdicts 6 Cuban migrants 39 miles east of Islamorada

Coast Guard interdicts 6 Cuban migrants 39 miles east of Islamorada

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads 26,000 pounds of cocaine, 1,500 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads 26,000 pounds of cocaine, 1,500 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades

Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns to Maine after 87-day patrol

Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns to Maine after 87-day patrol

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads 26,000 pounds of cocaine, 1,500 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads 26,000 pounds of cocaine, 1,500 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades

Coast Guard rescues man from grounded vessel near St. Catherine's Island

Coast Guard rescues man from grounded vessel near St. Catherine's Island

Coast Guard Permit For Cuban Entry Changes Announced

Coast Guard Permit For Cuban Entry Changes Announced

Coast Guard repatriates 12 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following at-sea interdiction in the Mona Passage

Coast Guard repatriates 12 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following at-sea interdiction in the Mona Passage

Photo Release: Coast Guard, Capital City Fire/Rescue save 6 after boat runs aground near Juneau, Alaska

Photo Release: Coast Guard, Capital City Fire/Rescue save 6 after boat runs aground near Juneau, Alaska

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard names the new Silver Ancient Mariner in Fort Lauderdale

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard names the new Silver Ancient Mariner in Fort Lauderdale

Coast Guard urges preparedness for 2019 hurricane season

Coast Guard urges preparedness for 2019 hurricane season

Imagery Available: U.S. conducts maritime safety, security improvements with Republic of Palau

Imagery Available: U.S. conducts maritime safety, security improvements with Republic of Palau

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane fires commemorative shot near Fort Sumter

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane fires commemorative shot near Fort Sumter

Video Available: Coast Guard rescues 2 from capsized sailboat, 65 miles east of New Jersey

Video Available: Coast Guard rescues 2 from capsized sailboat, 65 miles east of New Jersey

Coast Guard suspends search for airplane pilot off New Jersey

Coast Guard suspends search for airplane pilot off New Jersey

Coast Guard halts illegal charter operation near Haulover Park

Coast Guard halts illegal charter operation near Haulover Park

Media Availability: Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold free, public safety event on Oak Island, NC

Media Availability: Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold free, public safety event on Oak Island, NC

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Valiant crew returns home following 9-week counter-drug patrol

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Valiant crew returns home following 9-week counter-drug patrol

Coast Guard coordinates medevac from cruise ship Celebrity Summit

Coast Guard coordinates medevac from cruise ship Celebrity Summit

Coast Guard suspends search for downed aircraft 221 miles northeast of Bahamas

Coast Guard suspends search for downed aircraft 221 miles northeast of Bahamas

Imagery Available: Coast Guard welcomes new commanding officer to helm of USCGC Kimball

Imagery Available: Coast Guard welcomes new commanding officer to helm of USCGC Kimball

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Interdicts 10 Cuban migrants and 2 suspected smugglers 12 miles off Villa Clara Province

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Interdicts 10 Cuban migrants and 2 suspected smugglers 12 miles off Villa Clara Province

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard interdicts 50 Haitian migrants 46 miles north of Cap-Haïtien

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard interdicts 50 Haitian migrants 46 miles north of Cap-Haïtien

Coast Guard responds to downed aircraft 221 miles northeast of Bahamas

Coast Guard responds to downed aircraft 221 miles northeast of Bahamas

Imagery Available: U.S. Coast Guard supports U.S. Pacific Fleet navigation initiatives in Federated States of Micronesia

Imagery Available: U.S. Coast Guard supports U.S. Pacific Fleet navigation initiatives in Federated States of Micronesia

Imagery Available: New commander at helm of Coast Guard Sector Honolulu

Imagery Available: New commander at helm of Coast Guard Sector Honolulu

Coast Guard Interdicts 22 Ecuadorian nationals in Possession of Illegal Fire Arms, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Coast Guard Interdicts 22 Ecuadorian nationals in Possession of Illegal Fire Arms, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Coast Guard repatriates 66 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following 3 at-sea interdictions in the Mona Passage

Coast Guard repatriates 66 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following 3 at-sea interdictions in the Mona Passage

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Thetis returns to Key West after 3-month Africa Patrol

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Thetis returns to Key West after 3-month Africa Patrol

Photo Release: Coast Guard members receive awards, reunite with survivors of boat crash in Virginia Beach, Va.

Photo Release: Coast Guard members receive awards, reunite with survivors of boat crash in Virginia Beach, Va.

Coast Guard to open seasonal Stations Scituate, Block Island, Fishers Island Memorial Day weekend

Coast Guard to open seasonal Stations Scituate, Block Island, Fishers Island Memorial Day weekend

Photo Release: Coast Guard honors Kotzebue, Alaska, man with Silver Lifesaving Medal

Photo Release: Coast Guard honors Kotzebue, Alaska, man with Silver Lifesaving Medal

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard, partners kick off National Safe Boating Week in Charleston

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard, partners kick off National Safe Boating Week in Charleston

Video Release: Coast Guard rescues 3 from sinking sailboat off Hatteras Inlet, NC

Video Release: Coast Guard rescues 3 from sinking sailboat off Hatteras Inlet, NC

Yaquina Bay Officer in Charge Recounts Mary B II Case During Testimony

Yaquina Bay Officer in Charge Recounts Mary B II Case During Testimony

UPDATE: Coast Guard Sector Charleston to hold open house, celebrate National Safe Boating Week kickoff

UPDATE: Coast Guard Sector Charleston to hold open house, celebrate National Safe Boating Week kickoff

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Sector Charleston to hold open house, celebrate National Safe Boating Week kickoff

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Sector Charleston to hold open house, celebrate National Safe Boating Week kickoff

Coast Guard repatriates 23 Dominican migrants, returns 1 Haitian to the Dominican Republic

Coast Guard repatriates 23 Dominican migrants, returns 1 Haitian to the Dominican Republic

Media Availability: Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads command available for National Safe Boating Week interviews

Media Availability: Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads command available for National Safe Boating Week interviews

FINAL UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner agencies locate remaining two missing people in George Inlet near Ketchikan, Alaska

FINAL UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner agencies locate remaining two missing people in George Inlet near Ketchikan, Alaska

UPDATE 3: Imagery Release: Coast Guard continues response to airplane collision near Ketchikan, Alaska

UPDATE 3: Imagery Release: Coast Guard continues response to airplane collision near Ketchikan, Alaska

Media Availability: Coast Guard to kick off Safe Boating Week by honoring Kotzebue man with Silver Lifesaving Medal

Media Availability: Coast Guard to kick off Safe Boating Week by honoring Kotzebue man with Silver Lifesaving Medal

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville holds change of command ceremony

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville holds change of command ceremony

UPDATE: Coast Guard continues response to aircraft collision near Ketchikan, Alaska

UPDATE: Coast Guard continues response to aircraft collision near Ketchikan, Alaska

UPDATED After Hours Number: Coast Guard, partner agencies, good Samaritans are responding to the report of two downed aircraft near Ketchikan, Alaska

UPDATED After Hours Number: Coast Guard, partner agencies, good Samaritans are responding to the report of two downed aircraft near Ketchikan, Alaska

Coast Guard rescues four who abandoned ship south of Atka Island, Alaska

Coast Guard rescues four who abandoned ship south of Atka Island, Alaska

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing vessel northeast of St. Paul, Alaska

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing vessel northeast of St. Paul, Alaska

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard Sector Miami holds Change of Command

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard Sector Miami holds Change of Command

Coast Guard to hold media availability, public hearing in Oregon for Mary B II investigation

Coast Guard to hold media availability, public hearing in Oregon for Mary B II investigation

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 5 fisherman after vessel capsizes near Pawleys Island

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 5 fisherman after vessel capsizes near Pawleys Island

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard saves man aboard sinking vessel near Kake, Alaska

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard saves man aboard sinking vessel near Kake, Alaska

UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner agencies continue search for missing diver 7 miles south of Summerland Key

UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner agencies continue search for missing diver 7 miles south of Summerland Key

Coast Guard suspends search for unconfirmed persons in water near Anchorage

Coast Guard suspends search for unconfirmed persons in water near Anchorage

Coast Guard, others search for unconfirmed person in the water near Anchorage

Coast Guard, others search for unconfirmed person in the water near Anchorage

Video Release: Coast Guard rescues 5 from life raft near Sitka, Alaska

Video Release: Coast Guard rescues 5 from life raft near Sitka, Alaska

Coast Guard, partner agencies search for missing diver 7 miles south of Summerland Key

Coast Guard, partner agencies search for missing diver 7 miles south of Summerland Key

Coast Guard rescues canoer east of Satellite Beach

Coast Guard rescues canoer east of Satellite Beach

Coast Guard assists disabled, overdue vessel east of Port Canaveral

Coast Guard assists disabled, overdue vessel east of Port Canaveral

Coast Guard, partner agencies to activate Montgomery County, Maryland, security zone

Coast Guard, partner agencies to activate Montgomery County, Maryland, security zone

Imagery Available: Coast Guard rescues 2 mariners off Diamond Head, Oahu

Imagery Available: Coast Guard rescues 2 mariners off Diamond Head, Oahu

Coast Guard, state, local agencies searching for 2 after helicopter crash near Kent Island, Md.

Coast Guard, state, local agencies searching for 2 after helicopter crash near Kent Island, Md.

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard assists boaters after vessel fire 20 miles east of Ponce Inlet

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard assists boaters after vessel fire 20 miles east of Ponce Inlet

Coast Guard, partner agencies to activate Montgomery County, Maryland, security zone

Coast Guard, partner agencies to activate Montgomery County, Maryland, security zone

Photo Release: Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, local partners mitigate navigational risks in Carolina Beach Inlet, NC

Photo Release: Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, local partners mitigate navigational risks in Carolina Beach Inlet, NC

Multimedia Release: Coast Guard working dog retires after eight years of service during ceremony in Chesapeake, Va.

Multimedia Release: Coast Guard working dog retires after eight years of service during ceremony in Chesapeake, Va.

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard, Navy participate in Salute to Veterans In Fort Lauderdale

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard, Navy participate in Salute to Veterans In Fort Lauderdale

Media Availability: Coast Guard to dedicate building in honor of WWII hero on Base Portsmouth, Va.

Media Availability: Coast Guard to dedicate building in honor of WWII hero on Base Portsmouth, Va.

Photo Release: Coast Guard rescues overdue ATV riders on Kodiak Island

Photo Release: Coast Guard rescues overdue ATV riders on Kodiak Island

United States, Republic of Peru sign historic agreement to enhance search and rescue capabilities

United States, Republic of Peru sign historic agreement to enhance search and rescue capabilities

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Spencer crew arrives at Port Everglades for 29th Annual Fleet Week

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard Cutter Spencer crew arrives at Port Everglades for 29th Annual Fleet Week

Coast Guard, State Parks Boating Program encourage cold-water safety

Coast Guard, State Parks Boating Program encourage cold-water safety

Coast Guard halts illegal charter operation near Nixon Beach

Coast Guard halts illegal charter operation near Nixon Beach

Coast Guard halts illegal charter operation near Monument Island

Coast Guard halts illegal charter operation near Monument Island

Imagery Available: Joint Interagency mass rescue exercise conducted successfully on Kauai

Imagery Available: Joint Interagency mass rescue exercise conducted successfully on Kauai

PHOTO RELEASE: Off-duty Coast Guardsman rescues boater from capsized vessel near Cumberland Island

PHOTO RELEASE: Off-duty Coast Guardsman rescues boater from capsized vessel near Cumberland Island

Coast Guard discusses developing role in Arctic

Coast Guard discusses developing role in Arctic

Coast Guard rescues 2 overdue near Big Coppitt Key

Coast Guard rescues 2 overdue near Big Coppitt Key

83-year-old hoisted by Coast Guard aircrew near Newport, Oregon

83-year-old hoisted by Coast Guard aircrew near Newport, Oregon

U.S. Coast Guard releases new Arctic Strategic Outlook

U.S. Coast Guard releases new Arctic Strategic Outlook

Coast Guard medevacs woman after vessel strikes sandbar

Coast Guard medevacs woman after vessel strikes sandbar

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Coast Guard assists 4 on disabled vessel near Freeport, Texas https://t.co/v1obstvnyQ

UPDATE 3: Coast Guard, agencies end search for person in the water near Texas City, Texas https://t.co/cjfXjREb6X

UPDATE 2: Coast Guard, agencies continue search for person in the water near Texas City, Texas https://t.co/KaFrNYFSXj

UPDATE: Coast Guard, agencies continue search for person in the water near Texas City, Texas https://t.co/hNQXrlUcgn

MEDIA ADVISORY: Unified Command to hold press conference on person in the water near Texas City, Texas https://t.co/RhDXkCArKy

Coast Guard searches for person in the water near Texas City, Texas https://t.co/z2D6lS3ixk

Navy names future destroyer in honor of US Coast Guard, World War II Navy Cross recipient https://t.co/4naOle06Fa

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 3 from damaged fishing vessel near Sabine Pass, Texas https://t.co/rbCFfnX8Uu

Coast Guard cautions public against illegal charters https://t.co/YfODW1rYFo

Coast Guard rescues 2 people from vessel taking on water https://t.co/sEPhFNPzSr

Coast Guard expands waterway closures on upper Mississippi River https://t.co/KRM5eplH33

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Coast Guard issues temporary safety zone near Bayou Chene, Louisiana https://t.co/hJNuLWRl98

Coast Guard issues waterway restrictions on Mississippi, Illinois Rivers https://t.co/LXtdN5AyPl

Coast Guard deploys containment, collection system at Mississippi Canyon 20 site, 14-year oil spill contained https://t.co/goZN5UgCBj

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless scheduled to visit Galveston, open for public tours https://t.co/p5Igdhyd4L

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold Hurricane Harvey aviation awards ceremony at Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi,… https://t.co/pNlV5FwwiI

Coast Guard issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water https://t.co/qGXdEoTiaR

Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic near St. Louis, Missouri https://t.co/zWPKKJg08j

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