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U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Class of 2025 throws their combination covers into the air during a flyover during their commencement ceremony on Cadet Memorial Field during the 144th Commencement Exercises at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, May 21, 2025. USCGA commissioned approximately 260 new officers. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy photo.)

May 21, 2025

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement Exercises 2025

NEW LONDON, Conn., — More than two-hundred and sixty ensigns graduated and commissioned for service

May 21, 2025

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

MIAMI — The Coast Guard alongside Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, representatives from Biscayne National Park, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue, and City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue are scheduled to host a press briefing, Thursday, to emphasize and promote the importance of safe boating practices ahead of Memorial Day weekend at the Crandon Park Marina boat ramp in Key Biscayne.

May 21, 2025

Secretary Noem delivers Coast Guard Academy commencement address, announces new Coast Guard leadership and Force Design 2028

NEW LONDON, Conn. — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Force Design 2028 (FD2028) Wednesday during the Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony.

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.

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PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard Station Port Aransas holds change-of-command ceremony https://t.co/i8I4QCMSyF

Media Availability: USCGC Legare to return home following a 69-day patrol in the Florida Straits https://t.co/qQwF8ArjN0

Coast Guard icebreaker departs for months-long Arctic deployment https://t.co/JNZBmu4j9j

Coast Guard icebreaker departs for months-long Arctic deployment https://t.co/8gSqJ7ove5

Unified Command stands down from response to fire aboard motor vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark https://t.co/D9aMs0kr97

Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team South holds change of command ceremony https://t.co/kgNii5ilKP

Unified Command transitions from shipboard fire response to investigation and salvage operations at Port Newark https://t.co/7gHK5r9Ut4

Coast Guard repatriates 27 migrants to Dominican Republic, following vessel interdiction in Mona Passage https://t.co/ejzFtniVX6

Coast Guard repatriates 27 migrants to Dominican Republic, following vessel interdiction in Mona Passage https://t.co/6O7stlpuOi

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Unified Command to provide update on vessel fire at Port Newark https://t.co/vopXwYvhtC

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues man from disabled vessel off Ponte Vedra Beach https://t.co/gWJEIBTH9a

Coast Guard Cutter Neah Bay (WTGB 105) Change of Command Ceremony https://t.co/I1QWDV99nL

Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky, Indiana. https://t.co/PsZUeCVxqH

Coast Guard medevacs crew member from oil rig 88 miles off Freeport, Texas https://t.co/n5P2u8Bl3z

UPDATE 2: Unified Command continues response to fire aboard motor vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark https://t.co/kqHY7xjfej

Coast Guard assists 11 beset by weather on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana https://t.co/qQQ9GnzX94

Coast Guard rescues 4 from vessel taking on water 30 miles off Baffin Bay, Texas https://t.co/5LfFLQAd03

UPDATE 1: Unified Command continues response to fire aboard motor vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark https://t.co/qNZn6Wvpkz

Unified Command continues response to fire aboard motor vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark https://t.co/lXS77UQ0f6

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral holds 1st change-of-command ceremony https://t.co/S0GMwft5Lw

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