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April 26, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for missing crewmember near Port Sulphur, La.

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing crewmember near Port Sulphur, Louisiana, Wednesday.

April 26, 2023

CORRECTION: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas will deliver the keynote address at Coast Guard Academy's 142nd Commencement Exercises

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver the keynote address during the graduation ceremonies at the Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 17. The Secretary will congratulate the cadets, the newest generation of Coast Guard leaders, on their hard work and dedication, and wish them fair winds and following seas in their future endeavors. The 142nd Commencement Exercises are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Cadet Memorial Field. This event is not open to the public. Inclement weather plans call for the graduation to be held in Leamy Hall Auditorium, where seating will be limited. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operational components interact more frequently on a daily basis with the American public than any other federal department, from travelers moving through air, land, and seaports of entry, to businesses importing goods into the country, to immigrants applying for services. To learn more about the impact DHS makes every day, visit: DHS.gov/TodayDHSWill.

April 26, 2023

Coast Guard conducting training exercise on Beaver Island April 28-29

CHARLEVOIX, Mich. — Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie and local agencies will be conducting an emergency response training exercise in Charlevoix. and Beaver Island April 28 and 29.

April 26, 2023

UPDATE: Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters near Cape San Blas, Florida

Update: Coast Guard rescues 2 overdue boaters from a life raft near Cape San Blas, Florida, Tuesday. 

April 25, 2023

Coast Guard searching for overdue vessel with 2 people aboard near Cape San Blas, Florida

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard is searching for an overdue vessel with two people aboard near Cape San Blas, Florida. 

April 25, 2023

IMAGERY AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues stranded 65-year-old man near Port Bolivar, Texas

IMAGERY AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard rescued a 65-year-old man Tuesday who was stranded in a remote area since Monday after he became stuck in the mud near Port Bolivar, Texas.

April 25, 2023

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 2 from vessel taking on water near Sapelo Sound

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 2 from vessel taking on water near Sapelo Sound Editor's Note: Click on images to download high-resolution version. CHARLESTON, S.C.— A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah aircrew rescued two people, Tuesday, after their sailing vessel ran aground and began taking on water near Sapelo Sound, Georgia. A crewmember aboard the sailing vessel notified Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders at 8:46 p.m., Monday, via VHF-FM channel 16 marine radio, stating their sailing vessel ran aground and was taking on water. Sector Charleston watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast notifying all mariners in the area of the distress and diverted a nearby Coast Guard Air Station Savannah aircrew to respond. The Coast Guard Air Station Savannah aircrew arrived on scene, hoisted the two people and transported them to Hunter Army Airfield with no medical concerns. A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircrew from Patrol Squadron FIVE based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville located the mariners and provided overhead surveillance until a Coast Guard aircrew hoisted them to safety. "The Coast Guard was able to rescue two mariners largely due to their preparedness. The crew of the sailing vessel used VHF-FM marine radios, personal locating beacons (PLB), and signaling devices to rapidly summon Coast Guard assistance," said Lt. Cmdr. Ian Campbell, the Coast Guard aircraft commander on the case. "We also greatly appreciate the assistance of the U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to VP-5 in Jacksonville, Florida for their assistance in locating the mariners and monitoring the rescue effort." Marine Safety Unit Savannah is monitoring the vessel for any potential pollution discharge and Sector Charleston issued a safety marine information broadcast to notify mariners of the submerged debris. A Coast Guard Station Brunswick boat crew also responded.  For breaking news, follow us on Twitter. For additional information, find us on Facebook and Instagram. -USCG-

April 25, 2023

Media Advisory: USCGC Tampa to return home following 88-day multi-mission Caribbean Sea patrol

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the USCGC Tampa (WMEC 902) is scheduled to return to their home port in Portsmouth, Wednesday, following an 88-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Caribbean Sea.

April 25, 2023

USCGC Resolute returns home following 63-day Caribbean patrol

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The crew of the USCGC Resolute (WMEC 620) returned to their home port in St. Petersburg, Tuesday, following a 63-day patrol in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Straits and Caribbean Sea

April 24, 2023

Media Advisory: Coast Guard and partner agencies to hold joint active shooter full-scale exercise in Ketchikan, Alaska 

Ketchikan, Alaska – Personnel from the Coast Guard and partner agencies are scheduled to hold an active shooter drill at the Ketchikan Ferry Terminal from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday.