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June 1, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies searching for father, son near Port Lavaca, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a man and teenager who were reported overdue near Port Lavaca, Texas, Saturday.

June 1, 2024

Coast Guard locates, rescues 3 missing men off Steinhatchee

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Coast Guard crews rescued three missing men, Saturday, after their 21-foot vessel became disabled due to an electrical issue 20 miles west of Steinhatchee.

June 1, 2024

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues diver 75 miles offshore Myrtle Beach

CHARLESTON, S.C.— A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah aircrew rescued a 35-year-old male diver, Friday, after he drifted away from his vessel while diving 75 miles offshore Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescues 1 child and 7 adults after their 28-foot boat capsized 36 miles west of Boca Grande, Florida, June 1, 2024. The aircrew hoisted each individual from the water and transported them to emergency medical services at Venice Municipal Airport. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 1, 2024

Coast Guard rescues child, 7 adults 36 miles offshore Boca Grande

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued a child and seven adults, Saturday, after their 28-foot boat capsized 36 miles west of Boca Grande.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Will Naden, a boatswains mate at Station Apra Harbor, gives a safety brief to Department of Defense personnel in Sumay Cove, Guam, ahead of a boat trip to view the Outer Apra Harbor breakwater on Dec. 4, 2023. The breakwater was damaged by Typhoon Mawar and an effort is underway to effect repairs. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

May 31, 2024

The Wave Maker: Petty Officer 2nd Class William Naden's journey from Malesso to marine conservation

Under the expansive skies of Guam, Petty Officer 2nd Class William Naden, a boatswain's mate at U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor, leads by example in marine conservation and community leadership. Nurtured by the coastal beauty of his hometown, Malesso, Naden's commitment to preserving Guam's waters has propelled significant environmental efforts, including the Merizo Pier Cleanup, which has removed over 7,000 pounds of marine debris. His dedication was recently honored with the Tide Changer Award at the Micronesian Conservation Coalition's Ocean Gala 2024. A respected member of the Coast Guard and an ardent environmental advocate, Naden’s story highlights the vital connection between local action and global responsibility, inspiring a collective effort to protect our oceans.

A U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) small boat crew conducts drills underway, April 13, 2024, while patrolling in the Windward Passage. The crew of Seneca completed a 58-day patrol in the Windward Passage and Florida Straits to deter illegal migration while supporting Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS). (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

May 31, 2024

US Coast Guard Cutter Seneca returns home after a two-month patrol in the Windward Passage and Florida Straits

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, May 21, 2024, following a 58-day migrant interdiction patrol in the Windward Passage and Florida Straits. Seneca’s crew deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force - Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) while at sea in the Coast Guard Seventh District’s area of operations.

U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro moored at B Street Terminal in San Diego ahead of the cutter’s change of command ceremony, May 30, 2024. Vice Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. James O’Mara relieved Capt. Rula Deisher as Munro’s commanding officer. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Samika Lewis.

May 31, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro holds a change of command ceremony

SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) held a change of command ceremony Thursday in San Diego. Vice Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. James O’Mara IV relieved Capt. Rula Deisher as Munro’s commanding officer.

May 31, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, boaters from the May 25 rescue reunite after rescue near Dauphin Island, Ala.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media are invited to attend the Coast Guard and boaters from the May 25 rescue reunion Saturday at 10 a.m.

May 30, 2024

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 4 boaters near Dauphin Island, Alabama

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard rescued four boaters after their vessel capsized near Dauphin Island, Alabama, Thursday.

May 30, 2024

Unified Command established for Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen Response

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — A Unified Command has been established in Brunswick, Tuesday, to coordinate response actions and disseminate information for the Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen (BERMS) Response.