HEADQUARTERS

May 24, 2023

Coast Guard sets historic Francis Scott Key Memorial Buoy in Baltimore Harbor

      Click on images to view and download. BALTIMORE — The crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter

May 24, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 96 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following 3 vessel interdictions in the Mona Passage

The Coast Guard Cutter Donald Horsley crew returned 96 migrants to the Dominican Republic, Tuesday, following three vessel interdictions in Mona Passage waters off the west coast of Puerto Rico. The Coast Guard, along with Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast partners, maintains a continual presence with air, land, and sea assets in the Florida Straits, the Windward Passage, the Mona Passage and the Caribbean Sea, collaborating to protect safety of life at sea. With their combined multi-layered approach, they were able to interdict several unlawful, irregular maritime migration events over the past days. “We urge anyone seeking to cross the Mona Passage by any unlawful means to not take to the sea,” said Lt. Cmdr. Edward Kunigonis, Sector San Juan chief of enforcement. “These voyages are highly dangerous and most often take place aboard grossly overloaded and unseaworthy vessels that have no lifesaving equipment. If you are caught, you could also face possible prosecution, be returned to your country of origin, or be disqualified from entering the United States legally in the future.”

May 24, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, Texas Game Wardens to host National Safe Boating Week Media Event in Galveston, Texas

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard and Texas Game Wardens are scheduled to impart safety tips and offer boat rides during a National Safe Boating Week media event in Galveston, Texas, Friday.

May 24, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold safe boating briefing ahead of Memorial Day weekend

The Coast Guard, along with partner agencies are scheduled to hold a press conference to promote best safe boating practices at Crandon Park Marina, May 25, ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

May 23, 2023

Coast Guard members rescue man from car accident in Seattle

During their lunch break, three Coast Guardsmen in Seattle rescued an individual involved in a car collision that resulted in his car being turned over to its side. They utilized their training and expertise to assist the individual and mitigate any further risks before emergency services arrived.

May 23, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: U.S. Coast Guard Academy change of command

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Coast Guard Academy will be hosting a change of command ceremony. At the event, Rear Adm. Michael Johnston will relieve Rear Adm. William Kelly as Superintendent of the Academy. Adm. Linda Fagan, Commandant of the Coast Guard, will preside over the ceremony.  WHO: Coast Guard Academy, Adm. Linda Fagan, Rear Adm. William Kelly, and Rear Adm. Michael Johnston.  WHAT: Change of Command ceremony.  WHEN: Friday, May 26, 2023, at 10 a.m. WHERE: Leamy Hall Auditorium, United States Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320.  RSVP: Any media outlets interested in covering this event must contact either cga-public-affairs@uscga.edu or (860) 857-5544 no later than noon., Thursday May 25. 

May 22, 2023

Coast Guard San Francisco, partners rescue 3 kayakers in two separate cases

The Coast Guard and Foster City Fire Department rescued three kayakers during two simultaneous cases near the San Mateo Bridge, Sunday.

May 22, 2023

Coast Guard terminates illegal charter near Key Largo

KEY WEST, Fla. — Coast Guard Sector Key West issued a Captain of the Port Order, Friday, requiring

May 22, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Sector North Carolina to hold National Safe Boating Week media event

Editor’s Note: Media interested in attending should contact Lt. Jacot at Andrew.J.Jacot@uscg.mil or

May 22, 2023

Coast Guard, Auxiliary announce National Safe Boating Week in Alaska

KODIAK, Alaska — In recognition of National Safe Boating Week 2023, May 22-28, the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary across Alaska are encouraging and promoting safe boating practices to protect lives on the water.