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Aug. 1, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to host free, public tours of Cutters

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is scheduled to host free, open-to-the-public tours of two Coast Guard Cutters at Pier 46. During the event, Coast Guard Cutter Henry Blake and Cutter Robert Ward, will be open to the public for tours during Seattle's Seafair Festival.

Aug. 1, 2023

Coast Guard Academy Unveils New Athletics Logos

NEW LONDON, Conn., – The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is proud to unveil a new brand identity for all

Aug. 1, 2023

Coast Guard rescues man from vessel taking on water in Juneau, Alaska

Juneau, Alaska — KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard rescued a mariner Tuesday morning after his vessel began taking on water in the Gastineau Channel.

Aug. 1, 2023

Coast Guard changes name of Coast Guard Sector Juneau

Juneau, Alaska — Coast Guard changes name of Coast Guard Sector Juneau

Coast Guard Cutter Cypress sits moored to a pier on Base Kodiak in Womens Bay, Alaska, on Aug. 11, 2022. The Cypress crew fills the role as the “Aleutian Keeper” and are responsible for servicing aids to navigation throughout Kodiak and the Aleutian Chain. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Gray.

Aug. 1, 2023

Media Advisory: Coast Guard Cutter Cypress to hold change-of-command ceremony

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Cypress is scheduled to receive a new commanding officer Thursday at 10 a.m. during a change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Kodiak.

Aug. 1, 2023

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard holds Community Day in Corpus Christi, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard held a community event at Water's Edge Park in Corpus Christi, Saturday.

July 31, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs 57-year-old man from fishing vessel off coast of San Diego

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 57-year-old man from a fishing vessel approximately 90 miles off the San Diego coast, Saturday. Sport fishing vessel Fortune crewmembers contacted Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center watchstanders requesting a medevac for a man experiencing heart attack-like symptoms.

July 31, 2023

Coast Guard recognizes New York City as official Coast Guard City

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard formally recognized the City of New York as a Coast Guard City Monday during a ceremony at Pier 17 in Manhattan near the historic Coast Guard Cutter Eagle. Click on the link above to view full news release.

July 31, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 4 on disabled vessel in Delaware River, cites numerous safety violations

Stock Image of a 29-foot Response Boat from Station Philadelphia underway in the Delaware

July 30, 2023

Four boaters rescued from a capsized sailing vessel

At 1 a.m. Sunday, Coast Guard Sector New York command center watchstanders received a distress call from the sailing vessel Eagle. The vessel reported they had run aground and were taking on water. Click the link to read the full release.