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Nov. 18, 2024

FENWAY PARK TO HOST 2025 SECRETARIES’ CUP

Storied Football Rivalry Between U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine Academies Comes to Boston for the First Time on November 15, 2025

Nov. 17, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs ailing man from Midway Atoll

HONOLULU – The Coast Guard medically evacuated an ailing 62-year-old man from Midway Atoll Sunday. 

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns to California following 110-day Arctic deployment

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) returned to its Alameda homeport on Nov. 4, after completing a 110-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea. Stratton's crew departed Alameda on July 18 and supported U.S. strategic interests in the high latitudes and ensured the safety and compliance of domestic fishery operators. This was Stratton’s second 110-day Alaska patrol in 2024.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard interdicts 21 migrants off coast of Newport Beach

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Narwhal interdicted 21 migrants from a 34-foot boat, one mile west of Newport Beach, Thursday.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters and their dogs off Maryland

Coast Guard crews rescued two boaters and their two dogs after their 31-foot sailboat ran aground south of Fleeton Point, Maryland, Thursday.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard announces the publication of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Base Seattle

The Coast Guard has published the final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the Base Seattle Modernization Project in the Federal Register, Docket USCG-2021-0183. The final PEIS will be available for review until December 15, 2024. The Coast Guard will issue its decision to either implement or not implement the proposed action after December 15, 2024. If the Coast Guard decides to implement the proposed action, the Record of Decision will detail the selected alternative and any necessary mitigation measures.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard establishes new JROTC program at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi – one of four new units for 2024-2025 academic year

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. – The Coast Guard established a new Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi, Nov. 14.  

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard Holds Ribbon-Cutting/Commissioning Ceremony for New Air Station Ventura 

The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of its newest air station at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The ribbon cutting and commissioning ceremony was held today, marking the establishment of the newest Coast Guard air station in 25 years. Air Station Ventura features a $70 million state-of-the-art, 48,000 square foot hangar and a 12,000 square foot administration facility, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have the resources needed to carry out their vital missions. This new facility is expected to house three MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and approximately 100 personnel, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard's capabilities in the region. 

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 3 from sinking boat south of Long Beach, NY

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard rescued three people Sunday after their boat sank off the coast of Long Island. (Click the link to read the full press release.)

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard rescues kite surfer near Davenport Beach

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard rescued a kite surfer north of Davenport Beach, Tuesday evening.

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