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Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard establishes new JROTC program at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi – one of four new units for 2024-2025 academic year

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. – The Coast Guard established a new Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi, Nov. 14.

Air Station Ventura commissioning ceremony

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard Holds Ribbon-Cutting/Commissioning Ceremony for New Air Station Ventura 

The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of its newest air station at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The ribbon cutting and commissioning ceremony was held today, marking the establishment of the newest Coast Guard air station in 25 years. Air Station Ventura features a $70 million state-of-the-art, 48,000 square foot hangar and a 12,000 square foot administration facility, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have the resources needed to carry out their vital missions. This new facility is expected to house three MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and approximately 100 personnel, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard's capabilities in the region. 

A Coast Guard Station Jones Beach crew rescues three individuals from the water after their vessel sank near the SS Iberia shipwreck off the coast of Suffolk County, New York, Nov. 10, 2024. Station Jones Beach responded despite being part of the Force Alignment Initiative Station Impacts, demonstrating the Coast Guard’s layered search and rescue approach in coordination with local and state partners. The survivors were transported to a nearby marina for medical evaluation. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy asset)

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 3 from sinking boat south of Long Beach, NY

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard rescued three people Sunday after their boat sank off the coast of Long Island. (Click the link to read the full press release.)

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard rescues kite surfer near Davenport Beach

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard rescued a kite surfer north of Davenport Beach, Tuesday evening.

Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez interdicts an unlawful irregular migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico, Nov. 5, 2024. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 17 migrants from this voyage to Dominican Republic, Nov. 9, 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photos)

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 17 migrants to Dominican Republic following vessel interdiction in the Mona Passage

The Coast Guard repatriated 17 migrants to the Dominican Republic, Saturday, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful maritime migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. One of the interdicted migrants remains in U.S. custody to face federal prosecution by the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico attempting to illegally re-enter the United States under 8 U.S.C. 1326.

Nov. 12, 2024

CORRECTION: Coast Guard rescues 3 from the water near Kayak Island, Alaska

Editors Note: Correction to the time the helicopter crew arrived on scene and conducted the rescue.

Nov. 12, 2024

Coast Guard medically evacuates U.S. passenger from Carnival Vista cruise ship near Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew conducted a medical evacuation of a Carnival Vista cruise ship passenger, Thursday, approximately 45 miles southwest of Mona Island, Puerto Rico. The patient was a 69-year-old woman, U.S. citizen, who experienced health complications and required a higher level of medical care ashore. Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a communication from the Carnival Vista, Thursday afternoon, requesting a medical evacuation to transport the patient to a hospital in Puerto Rico.

Nov. 12, 2024

Video Available: Coast Guard rescues 3 from the water near Kayak Island, Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard rescued three survivors after they abandoned ship 58 miles east

Nov. 12, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold rescheduled commissioning and ribbon-cutting ceremony for newest air station in more than 25 years

WHAT: Commissiong and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coast Guard Air Station Ventura WHO: • Vice Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area • Rear Admiral Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard District Eleven • Rear Adm. Mike E. Campbell, director, Coast Guard Acquisition Programs and Program Executive Officer • Cmdr. Amanda Sardone, commanding officer, Coast Guard Air Station Ventura WHEN: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu: 190 Third St., Point Mugu, CA 93042.