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The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James pose with more than $445 million in illegal drugs seized by Coast Guard and partner agencies in Port Everglades, Florida, Oct 26, 2023. The offload is a result of suspected drug smuggling interdictions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Rodriguez.)

Oct. 27, 2023

Coast Guard offloads nearly $500 million in illegal narcotics at Port Everglades

MIAMI — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded more than 33,200 pounds of cocaine and 12,400 pounds of marijuana worth approximately $448 million in Port Everglades, Thursday.

The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew patrol near Weno in the Federated States of Micronesia on Oct. 2, 2023. The team returned to homeport on Oct. 15 after a 28-day patrol that reinforced the U.S. commitment to sovereignty and resource security in the Federated States of Micronesia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond. The mission, which was part of Operation Rematau and the broader U.S. Coast Guard's Operation Blue Pacific, fortifies the U.S. reputation as a reliable, trusted partner in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Breandan Muldowney)

Oct. 27, 2023

USCGC Oliver Henry concludes 28-day patrol, strengthening sovereignty and resource security in Blue Pacific

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to homeport on Oct. 15 after a 28-day patrol that reinforced the U.S. commitment to sovereignty and resource security in the Federated States of Micronesia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond. The mission, which was part of Operation Rematau and the broader U.S. Coast Guard's Operation Blue Pacific, fortifies the U.S. reputation as a reliable, trusted partner in the region.

Oct. 27, 2023

Utah man recovered unresponsive off the ‘Balneario’ beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico

The search for a Utah man ended Friday morning after he was found unresponsive and recovered by a lifeguard from the ‘Balneario’ beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Recovered is Ben Kerbs, 52, from Utah, who reportedly was last seen alive by his wife while paddling out from Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach) in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

Oct. 26, 2023

UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for overdue fishing vessel 80 miles off Brunswick, Georgia

The Coast Guard suspended its search, Thursday, for three people aboard an overdue 31-foot fishing vessel offshore Brunswick, Georgia, pending new information.

Oct. 26, 2023

Media Availability: Coast Guard to hold press conference following the offload of nearly $500 million in illegal drugs

MIAMI — The Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine

Oct. 25, 2023

Availability of Preliminary Public Notice: Stockton Viaduct Dual Bridge

STOCKTON, Ca. – The United States Coast Guard is soliciting public comments on a proposal by the

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC-617) conducts a joint operation with the USS Farragut (DDG-99) to interdict a drug smuggling vessel, Oct. 15, 2023, in the Caribbean Sea. During the patrol, Vigilant’s crew disrupted illegal narcotics smuggling, interdicting more than 5,600 pounds of illicit drugs.

Oct. 24, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant returns from Caribbean patrol after interdicting 5,600 pounds of illicit drugs

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned home to Cape Canaveral, Tuesday, following a 29-day patrol in the Central Caribbean and Florida Straits.

Oct. 24, 2023

UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker in Keyport Harbor

NEW YORK – Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker in Keyport Harbor, NJ. Click to read more.

Oct. 24, 2023

Media Advisory: Media invited as Coast Guard establishes its first Junior ROTC unit in Great Lakes region at ASPIRA Business and Finance High School in Chicago

CHICAGO — Media are invited to attend as the Coast Guard and ASPIRA Business and Finance High School conduct a commissioning ceremony establishing the Great Lakes region’s first Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

An unlawful irregular migration voyage is interdicted Oct. 23, 2023, by Caribbean Border Interagency Group partner agencies off the west coast of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez repatriated 14 of the 15 migrants to Dominican Republic, while one other migrant is in federal custody facing federal prosecution for attempting to re-enter illegally into the United States. (U.S. Coast

Oct. 24, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 14 migrants to Dominican Republic, following unlawful voyage interdiction in Mona Passage

Coast Guard crews repatriated 14 migrants to Dominican Republic, Monday, following the interdiction of a grossly overloaded makeshift vessel in Mona Passage waters off the west coast of Puerto Rico. One other Dominican man interdicted in the group remains in federal custody and is facing federal prosecution at the U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico on a charge of attempted illegal re-entry into the United States under 8 U.S.C. 1326.