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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Argus (WMSM-915) held a change of command ceremony, Tuesday, Jun. 17, in San Pedro, Calif. Rear Adm. Joanna Hiigel, deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Cmdr. Andrew Pritchett relieved Capt. Tobias Reid as Argus’ commanding officer. Reid served as Argus’ commanding officer from August 2023 to June 2025. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ward Hawley)

June 20, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Argus holds change of command ceremony

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Argus (WMSM-915) held a change of command ceremony, Tuesday, in San Pedro, Calif. Rear Adm. Joanna Hiigel, deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Cmdr. Andrew Pritchett relieved Capt. Tobias Reid as Argus’ commanding officer.

June 20, 2025

US Coast Guard, US Embassy launch maritime boarding officer course in Samoa

HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa, held a maritime boarding officer course in Apia from June 9-20.

June 20, 2025

Coast Guard Sector Key West holds change of command ceremony

MIAMI – Capt. Joshua Empen relieved Capt. Jason D. Ingram as commanding officer of Coast Guard

A Coast Guard law enforcement team terminates an illegal charter operating on the Intracoastal Waterway near Anna Maria Island, Florida, June 19, 2025. The Coast Guard team boarded the 24-foot boat that was allegedly operating as an illegal small passenger vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 20, 2025

Coast Guard stops illegal charter operation near Anna Maria Island

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter operating on the Intracoastal Waterway near Anna Maria Island, Thursday.

Military members shake hands at a ceremony

June 20, 2025

Coast Guard Base Miami Beach holds change of command ceremony

MIAMI — The crew of Coast Guard Base Miami Beach held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach.

SAN FRANCISCO, (July 23, 2008) The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle sails under the Golden Gate Bridge today, leading 35 tall ships into the San Francisco Bay during the Parade of Sail. The Eagle is visiting San Francisco and five other west coast ports including Los Angeles, San Diego, Tacoma, Wash., Astoria, Ore., and Victoria, British Columbia. It has been in service with the Coast Guard since 1946 following World War II and serves as a training platform for officer candidates to learn leadership, teamwork, seamanship and navigation skills. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Swanson)

June 20, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO—U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit San Francisco for the first time since 2008 and be open to visitors on June 28.

June 20, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Upgrades Campus Safety and Security

NEW LONDON, Conn.,— The U.S. Coast Guard Academy recently upgraded its security posture with a $10

June 18, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard deploys band to Republic of Marshall Islands, raises awareness of boating safety

MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands – The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a successful engagement strengthening partnerships and promoting boating safety in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, from June 1 to 11, 2025.

Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) is moored to the pier at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, June 17, 2024. The cutter was honored after more than 57 years of service during a heritage recognition ceremony held in front of Coast Guard and cutter leadership, the assembled crew and former crew members, family and friends. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard)

June 17, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Valiant celebrated for over 57 years of service during heritage recognition ceremony

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. — The Coast Guard held a heritage recognition ceremony, Tuesday, in Jacksonville to honor the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) and recognize its more than 57 years of exemplary service. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. Adam Chamie, assistant commandant for operations integration and response policy, Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and served to celebrate Valiant’s contributions to the Coast Guard and nation in the presence of cutter leadership, current and former crew members, families and friends.

June 17, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold change of command ceremony at Training Center Cape May, NJ

CAPE MAY, NJ — U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is scheduled to hold a change of command