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U.S. Coast Chief Petty Officer Wil Wiggins, a crew member assigned to Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC 624), greets his spouse at the unit's return to homeport in Pensacola, Florida, Aug. 19, 2023. The Dauntless crew completed a 42-day patrol in the Windward Passage. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by courtesy of Dauntless)

Aug. 19, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless returns home following 42-day multi-mission patrol

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC 624) returned to their homeport in Pensacola Saturday following a 42-day patrol in the Windward Pass. Operating under the Seventh Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry and Homeland Security Taskforce — Southeast, Dauntless’ primary mission was deterring dangerous, illegal migration.

Aug. 18, 2023

Coast Guard rescues man stranded on Cay Sal

MIAMI – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark rescued a man stranded on Cay Sal, Bahamas, Friday.

Aug. 18, 2023

Coast Guard assists sailor aboard vessel taking on water near Salt Ponds, Virginia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard and partner agencies assisted a 42-year-old man today after his

Aug. 18, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Sectors San Diego and Los Angeles/Long Beach monitoring Hurricane Hilary; Urge public to take precautions

SAN DIEGO — The Captains of the Port for Coast Guard Sectors San Diego and Los Angeles/Long Beach

Aug. 18, 2023

Coast Guard saves 2 kayakers stranded on island in Indian River, Delaware

PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two kayakers Thursday after they were beset by weather

Aug. 18, 2023

NEWS FEATURE: Mid-Atlantic Coast Guard lawyer wins outstanding young military award

(Photos available HERE) The American Bar Association and Judge Advocate Association recently awarded

Aug. 18, 2023

PHOTO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 5 boaters near Matagorda, Texas

PHOTO AVAILABLE: HOUSTON — The Coast Guard rescued five people from their overturned vessel 20 miles offshore Matagorda, Texas, Thursday.

USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew conducts fisheries boarding on the fishing vessel Shoei Maru No. 7 under the newly expanded bilateral agreement in late June 2023. THe cutter crew was on patrol in the Federated States of Micronesia exclusive economic zone for Operation Rematau. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 18, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector/Guam's Fast Response Cutters bolster Pacific Partnership Strategy and strengthen Pacific Island Country relations

SANTA RITA, Guam — In a robust display of maritime commitment, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam's Fast Response Cutters conducted four patrols over 44 days, enhancing safety and prosperity in the Pacific Islands region while combatting illicit maritime activity, including illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing and the illegal and unsafe transport of passengers.

Aug. 17, 2023

Coast Guard, partner agency rescues 4 people from swamped vessel off Hernando Beach

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew and a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission marine crew rescued four people, Wednesday, at approximately 9:15 p.m., after their boat started taking on water about 1 mile off Hernando Beach.

U.S. Coast Guard MSST Seattle (91109) conducts boardings in Alaska

Aug. 17, 2023

Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Seattle 91101 ceases waterborne missions in vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska

The Coast Guard is ending the increased waterborne operations in the Kodiak vicinity today after successful law enforcement efforts by small boat teams from Maritime Safety and Security Team Seattle (MSST) 91101.