HEADQUARTERS

Welcome to Coast Guard Headquarters Office of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C.

Coast Guard Sector Miami law enforcement officers, along with federal and state law enforcement partners, conduct a boarding on a 46-foot cabin cruiser, Isabella, in the vicinity of Lummus Park, Florida, May 18, 2025. The owner of Isabella was reportedly operating as an illegal small passenger vessel in violation of an active Captain of the Port order issued two days prior, for failing to properly execute a charter agreement. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

May 21, 2025

Coast Guard Sector Miami, partners stop 16 illegal charters, 4 violated federal orders

MIAMI – Coast Guard Sector Miami law enforcement officers, along with federal and state law

May 21, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to discuss boating safety, offer boat rides for Memorial Day weekend

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to provide boating safety tips and offer boat rides, Friday, during National Safe Boating Week and ahead of Memorial Day weekend at Coast Guard Station Mayport.

May 20, 2025

Coast Guard relieves commander of Base Alameda

The U.S. Coast Guard temporarily relieved the commander of Coast Guard Base Alameda, Tuesday.

The U.S. Coast Guard warns against unlawful migration. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Zimmerman)

May 20, 2025

Coast Guard repatriates 5 aliens to Cuba

MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo's crew repatriated five people to Cuba, Tuesday, following their rescue by good Samaritans in the Yucatan Passage last week.

U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Superintendent Rear Adm. Mike Johnston, Dr. James Tyler (front left to right) and regimental staff pose for a photo during regimental review at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, May 20, 2025. USCGA recognized Dr. James Tyler with the Scientæ Cedit Mare Award which reflects the importance of knowledge and education in mastering the challenges of the sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Third Class Leo Avila.)

May 20, 2025

Coast Guard Academy recognizes Dr. James Tyler for advancing maritime excellence

NEW LONDON, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy recently recognized Dr. James Tyler with

May 20, 2025

Coast Guard members to demonstrate, discuss boating safety for Memorial Day Weekend

HONOLULU — Media are invited to view demonstrations and interview Coast Guard members at Coast Guard Station Honolulu Thursday.

May 19, 2025

Coast Guard, Hawaii Life Flight transports patient to Honolulu

HONOLULU – The Coast Guard assisted Hawaii Life Flight with a non-maritime emergency medical service transport from Hilo, Hawaii, Monday.

CGC Eagle parades into Los Angeles Harbor under the watchful eye of a CG Dolphin helicopter and 41-foot Utility Boat. (Photo by Michael Brodey, USCG Aux.)

May 19, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Los Angeles during Fleet Week

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will participate in Los Angeles Fleet Week festivities during Memorial Day weekend, May 23 - 26. Eagle will be moored at Berth 50/51 in San Pedro’s Outer Harbor, where it will offer free public tours during the following dates and times: • Friday, May 23 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • Saturday, May 24 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • Sunday, May 25 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Visitors will need to join a digital queue and be assigned a time to get in line before their visit. They will then take a shuttle bus to the ship. For more information, go to the Los Angeles Fleet Week’s web page at: https://lafleetweek.com/events_schedule/ships/

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock (WPB-87347) apprehends an alien in the bay of San Diego, California, May 18, 2025. In total, all 11 aliens claimed Mexican nationality were apprehended by the Coast Guard and partner agencies. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy)

May 19, 2025

Coast Guard, partner agencies apprehend 11 aliens in the San Diego Bay

SAN DIEGO – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock (WPB-87347), Station San Diego and partner agencies apprehended 11 aliens in the San Diego Bay, Sunday.

Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) transits the Panama Canal, March 12, 2025. Forward’s crew conducted a 79-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Preston Haigh)

May 19, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Forward returns home after seizing more than $23M in cocaine during 79-day patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

PORTSMOUTH, VA — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Monday, following a 79-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Forward’s crew deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) to conduct counter-drug operations while underway in the Eleventh Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility. Through detection, monitoring and interdiction efforts, crew members directly reduced the flow of illicit narcotics into the United States. Forward’s crew worked alongside additional units to include Coast Guard Cutters Kimball (WMSL 756), Thetis (WMEC 910), and the Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team – South (TACLET-S) to stop suspected drug smuggling while patrolling off the Pacific coast of Central and South America.