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July 10, 2025
Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane returns home following patrol in Oceania
HONOLULU – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) returned to Honolulu Wednesday following a 73-day patrol in support of Coast Guard Oceania District's Operation Blue Pacific.
July 9, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Victoria, British Columbia
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit Victoria, British Columbia for the first time since 2008 and be open to visitors on July 16 and 17.
Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton holds Change of Command Ceremony in Panama City
The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) held a change of command ceremony Wednesday in Panama City, as Capt. John B. McWhite relieved Capt. Justin M. Carter as commanding officer.
PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville holds change of command ceremony
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville held a change of command ceremony, Wednesday, at the Jacksonville Public Library.
Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police crews rescue 6 kite surfers off Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Police marine units rescued six kite surfers who were beset by weather off Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday evening. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector San Juan’s Command Center received report at 5:17 p.m., Tuesday, of a group of kite surfers who were left adrift, between one to two miles offshore, after their kites reportedly failed due to a sudden drop of wind throughout the area. No injuries or medical concerns were reported in this case.
Coast Guard rescues 5 from capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard rescued five people from a capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas, Wednesday.
Coast Guard rescues 3 after vessel capsizes near Government Cut
MIAMI — A Coast Guard Station Miami Beach boat crew rescued three people, Wednesday, after their 17-foot vessel capsized outside Government Cut.
July 8, 2025
Coast Guard Southwest District holds change-of-command ceremony in Alameda, Calif.
PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard Southwest District personnel hosted a change-of-command ceremony, Tuesday on Coast Guard Island.
PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard terminates voyage of illegal charter on St. Johns River
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville terminated the voyage of an illegal charter vessel, Friday, operating on the St. Johns River.
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle Media Availability Wednesday, July 9
SEATTLE — For the first time since 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327), America’s Tall
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