HEADQUARTERS

April 23, 2024

Coast Guard interdiction leads to the apprehension of 3 wanted U.S. citizens

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser interdicted an unlawful migration voyage in the Mona Passage, Friday. Following the interdiction, Dominican Republic Navy authorities detained three U.S. citizens, who reportedly are affiliated with a criminal gang and wanted in connection with a July 2020 shooting at a residential community in Puerto Rico in which four people were killed. The suspects are currently under the custody of the Dominican Republic ‘Dirección Nacional de Control de Drogas' DNCD (United States Marshals Service Dominican Republic Foreign Field Office Fugitive Investigative Unit). United States Marshals Service Puerto Rico Fugitive Task Force for the District of Puerto Rico are coordinating the deportation of the three suspects.

April 22, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard engages with CNMI, Guam agencies in subject matter expert exchange on boat forces operations

SAIPAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — U.S. Coast Guard members from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam participated in a comprehensive subject matter expert exchange with multiple agencies in Saipan from April 8-12, 2024, to enhance inter-agency cooperation and proficiency in maritime operations. During this pivotal event, Chief Petty Officer Richard Hofschneider of the Forces Micronesia Ready for Operations department, Chief Petty Officer Robert Cook, Petty Officer 1st Class Juan Taijeron, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Darren Apiag, also a Coast Guard reservist from Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor in Guam, met with representatives from CNMI Department of Fire and EMS (DFEMS) and CNMI Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). 

April 22, 2024

Coast Guard Sector New York holds change of command ceremony

NEW YORK — Capt. Zeita Merchant transferred command of Coast Guard Sector New York to Capt. Jonathan Andrechik Monday, during a change-of-command ceremony at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in Manhattan. Click the link above to view the full story.

April 22, 2024

Media Availability: Coast Guard, Mexican Navy to discuss illegal fishing, offer boat ride in Corpus Christi, Texas

WHAT: Interviews on illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF) and a boat ride as part of a North American Maritime Security Initiative exercise WHO: Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi command and Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR) leaders WHEN: Interviews from 9-10 a.m. followed by a boat ride from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 WHERE: Interviews will be held at the Port of Corpus Christi, 400 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. The boat ride will depart from the Lawrence Street T-Head, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.

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.

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.

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.