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U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew returned home port in Alameda, April 21, 2024. Stratton and crew conducted a a 111-day deployment to the Bering Sea in support of search and rescue capabilities and protecting the United States’ northern-most borders. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Charly Tautfest)

April 22, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns home following 111-day Alaskan deployment

ALAMEDA, Calif. – U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew returned home port in Alameda, Monday, following a 111-day deployment to the Bering Sea in support of search and rescue capabilities and protecting the United States’ northern-most borders. Stratton and crew departed Alameda January 2, and while deployed, Coast Guard’s Seventeenth District maintained operational control. Congress mandates a continuous presence for search and rescue capabilities in the Bering Sea, and Stratton and crew operated in the harsh environment for 72 days. Stratton was at the forefront of maritime safety and security. The cutter's presence in the region ensured rapid response to emergencies, safeguarding the lives of Alaskan fishermen.

Chief Petty Officer Luis Reyes Blas stands with fellow chiefs on March 26, 2024, at Latte Stone Park, Guam. This advancement was a personal milestone and a continuation of a revered family legacy. Both his grandfather and great-grandfather served as Chiefs in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

April 21, 2024

Roots of Resilience: The Chamorro spirit of Chief Petty Officer Luis Jose Reyes Blas

In the vast expanse of the Pacific, where the horizon seems to stretch infinitely, blending sea and sky, Chief Petty Officer Luis Jose Reyes Blas charts a profoundly personal and universally inspiring course. His recent advancement to chief petty officer on March 26, 2024, is a personal milestone and a continuation of a revered family legacy. Both his grandfather and great-grandfather served as chiefs in the U.S. Navy. Yet Luis's story is distinctly his own, woven from the rich cultural fabric of his Chamorro heritage, a point of pride, especially during Chamorro Heritage Month.

April 21, 2024

Coast Guard, partners end search for missing boater after locating remains in North East River, Maryland

The Coast Guard and partner agencies ended the search for David Rambo after divers from the Maryland Natural Resources Police and Maryland State Police located and recovered Rambo deceased in the North East River near Anchor Marina, Maryland, Sunday.

April 21, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies searching for missing boater in North East River, Maryland

BALTIMORE – The Coast Guard is searching along with partner agencies for a missing boater in the

April 21, 2024

Coast Guard prohibits several rental boats from getting underway after dockside examinations

Investigating officers from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West prohibited the operation of six rental vessels operated by a marina in Marathon, Florida, during a joint operation with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Wednesday.

A Coast Guard Station Cortez boat crew rescued two people after their kayak flipped within the vicinity of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, April 20, 2024. Station Cortez watchstanders were notified around 8 p.m., through a 911-connected mobile app, that Manatee and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office boat crews were responding to kayakers in distress. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

April 21, 2024

Coast Guard, partners rescue 2 kayakers near Sunshine Skyway Bridge

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez boat crew rescued two people, Saturday, after their kayak flipped within the vicinity of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

April 20, 2024

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 2 overdue boaters near Hopedale, Louisiana.

Editor's Note: Click here to download video.NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard rescued two overdue

April 20, 2024

Coast Guard hosts Community Day in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard hosted a Community Day in Houston Saturday.

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) goes aboard the ship following its commissioning ceremony in North Charleston, South Carolina, April 20, 2024. The Calhoun, which is named for the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Charles Calhoun, was commissioned into service as the 10th National Security Cutter. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Nick Ameen)

April 20, 2024

US Coast Guard commissions newest national security cutter named for first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard welcomed its newest cutter into the fleet, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759), Saturday, during a commissioning ceremony at Coast Guard Base Charleston, presided over by Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan. Calhoun is the 10th Legend-class national security cutter (NSC) to join the Coast Guard and is the fourth NSC to be homeported in North Charleston alongside Coast Guard Cutters Hamilton (WMSL 753), James (WMSL 754) and Stone (WMSL 758).

Lt. Emma Saunders takes command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) from Lt. Jalle Merritt in a change of command ceremony at Victor Pier in Apra Harbor, Guam, on April 19, 2024. After two years as commanding officer, Merritt leaves Guam to join the vice commandant's staff as military aide. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

April 19, 2024

New commanding officer at helm of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) in Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam — Lt. Emma Saunders took command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) from Lt. Jalle Merritt in a change of command ceremony at Victor Pier in Apra Harbor, Guam, on April 19, 2024. Capt. Nicholas Simmons, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam commander, presided over the ceremony.