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The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) delivers the mayor of the Northern Mariana Islands and staff to Agrihan Island on Oct. 22, 2023. The crew completed a multifaceted patrol from Oct. 16 to Nov. 5, 2023, underscoring the U.S. Coast Guard's unwavering commitment to the community and partners in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). During this period, the cutter's crew achieved several key objectives, including delivering vital donations and supplies and facilitating critical wellness checks in the wake of Typhoon Bolaven. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 29, 2023

Feature: Beyond borders and boundaries - Embracing adaptation and teamwork with Ensign Peyton Phillips

Discover the inspiring journey of Ensign Peyton Phillips aboard the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139), a testament to the diversity and strength of the U.S. Coast Guard. As a 2023 U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Phillips serves as the first lieutenant on Myrtle Hazard, a key role in managing the synergy between the ship's departments. These Fast Response Cutters (FRCs) play a pivotal role in maintaining security and enforcing laws in the challenging Blue Pacific waters. Phillips' unique background, including his proficiency in Japanese from his time in Japan and Taiwan, was instrumental during the Myrtle Hazard’s patrol in support of Operation Blue Pacific. His collaboration with Cadets Genzo and Seiji Gonzales led to the creation of a Japanese translation sheet, enhancing communication during operations. With a deep family connection to aviation, Phillips aspires to become a pilot, reflecting his dedication to service. His story is a vivid example of how diverse experiences enrich the U.S. Coast Guard's effectiveness in complex and international missions.

Nov. 28, 2023

Unified Command established in response to tar balls near Long Branch, New Jersey

NEW YORK— A unified command was established Tuesday, consisting of the Coast Guard, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Monmouth County, New Jersey, in response to reports of tar balls in the vicinity of Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch, New Jersey.

A grossly overloaded makeshift vessel transits in waters northeast of the Dominican Republic Nov. 27, 2023. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier’s crew, with the assistance of Coast Guard and CBP aircrews, stopped the vessel that was taking on water. All 60 passengers in the voyage were safely embarked aboard a Dominican Republic Navy vessel the morning of Nov. 28, 2023. (Courtesy photo) (Courtesy photo)

Nov. 28, 2023

Coast Guard, CBP, Dominican Republic Navy rescue 60 migrants from makeshift vessel taking on water

Coast Guard air and surface units combined efforts with a CBP aircrew and a Dominican Republic Navy patrol boat to rescue 60 migrants from a 35-foot makeshift vessel taking on water off the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan were alerted late Monday night by the aircrew of a Coast Guard HC-144 ocean sentry aircraft who detected the grossly overloaded vessel, approximately 13 nautical miles offshore.

Nov. 28, 2023

UPDATE 3: Unified Command monitors, responds to Gulf oil incident

The Unified Command continues to monitor and respond to an oil discharge near the Main Pass Oil Gathering (MPOG) company's pipeline system, known as the MPOG 11015 incident, near Plaquemines Parish, southeast of New Orleans.

Nov. 28, 2023

Coast Guard partners with local agencies to respond to sinking vessel, San Juan County

Crews from Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, Washington Department of Ecology, and the Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) responded to the sinking of the 80-foot vessel El Capitan at West Sound Marina on Orcas Island, Saturday, Nov. 18. Watchstanders at Sector Puget Sound command center received notification Nov. 18 from the West Sound Marina that the El Capitan was rapidly sinking. A sheen was observed emitting from the vessel when it sank next to the pier in approximately 30-feet of water.

The Coast Guard presents public service awards to maritime partners for their commendable actions during the motor vessel Golden Ray capsizing and subsequent response during a ceremony, Oct. 27, 2023, at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center.

Nov. 28, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard presents maritime partners with Public Service Awards for Golden Ray response

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Coast Guard presented public service awards to maritime partners for their commendable actions during the motor vessel Golden Ray capsizing and subsequent response during a ceremony, Monday, at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center.

Lt. Cmdr. Christine Igisomar and Lt. Anna Vaccaro present for the U.S. Coast Guard at the Joint Committee Meeting in Koror, Palau, in November 2023. In an enduring commitment to regional stability and cooperative security, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel participated in a bilateral Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with the Republic of Palau, alongside U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) and the U.S. Department of State representatives in Palau from Nov. 14-17, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 27, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard enhances partnership and security commitments with the Republic of Palau during recent Joint Committee Meeting alongside Joint Region Marianas

SANTA RITA, Guam — In an enduring commitment to regional stability and cooperative security, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel participated in a bilateral Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with the Republic of Palau, alongside U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) and the U.S. Department of State representatives in Palau from Nov. 14 to17, 2023. The JCM, spearheaded by Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman and President Surangel Whipps Jr., with support from U.S. Ambassador to Palau, Joel Ehrendreich underscored the significance of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) in fostering mutual defense and security strategies.

Nov. 27, 2023

Coast Guard to rename Sectors Buffalo, Sault Ste. Marie

CLEVELAND — Coast Guard Sectors Buffalo and Sault Ste. Marie are scheduled to change names to Sectors Eastern Great Lakes and Northern Great Lakes, respectively, on Dec. 1, 2023.

Nov. 26, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for 54-year-old male near Half Moon Bay

The Coast Guard suspended its search for a 54-year-old male near Half Moon Bay after a 22-hour search that began at about 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The man reportedly was swept into the ocean by a wave on Martins Beach that also swept out a 5-year-old girl who was recovered by San Mateo County Fire personnel. The girl was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced deceased. Coast Guard search crews from Air Station San Francisco, Station Golden Gate, and Coast Guard Cutter Hawksbill searched a combined eight search pattern sorties covering 100 square miles.

Coast Guard Station San Juan crew transfers custody of apprehended stowaway migrants to CBP Office of Field Operations personnel at Coast Guard Base San Juan, Nov. 25, 2023. All 12 migrants in this case are in CBP custody after they attempted to unlawfully migrate to the United States aboard a barge that was being towed by the tugboat Sara Dann into San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 26, 2023

Coast Guard, CBP units apprehend 12 stowaway migrants during tug and barge transit into San Juan Harbor

Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection partners apprehended 12 stowaway migrants Saturday, during the escort of the tugboat Sarah Dann that was towing a barge into San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico. “I cannot emphasize enough just how dangerous it is to have stowaways board or jump from a moving barge,” said Capt. Robert M. Pirone, Sector San Juan acting commander. “The quick response and close collaboration of all responding Coast Guard and partner agency units prevented a tragic outcome and accounted for the safety of all the stowaways in this case.”