HEADQUARTERS

Oct. 1, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Northland returns home after completion of 67-day patrol in support of Operation Nanook

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Northland (WMEC 904) returned to their homeport of Portsmouth, Saturday, following a 67-day deployment in the North Atlantic Ocean and Arctic region.   Northland’s patrol of the high northern latitudes directly supported the U.S. Coast Guard’s Arctic Strategy and strengthened international relations with allies during Operation Nanook Tuugaalik 2024, a Canadian-led military exercise committed to furthering safety and sustainability of the Arctic region. 

Sept. 30, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard delivers boating safety workshops, community outreach in Kosrae during Pacific Partnership 2024

KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024, conducted a series of boating safety workshops and community outreach activities in Kosrae, further strengthening maritime safety awareness and building meaningful relationships within the local community from Sept. 17 to 20, 2024. During the mission stop, U.S. Coast Guard personnel led four comprehensive boating safety workshops at the Kosrae Community Center and the island’s three marinas — Okat, Lelu, and Utwe. These workshops provided crucial information on maritime safety and search and rescue operations, with a particular focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by remote island communities like Kosrae. “It’s an honor to work with the people of Kosrae, who have a rich history as skilled watermen, to support their maritime safety with modern tools and techniques,” said Lt. j.g. Melissa Reilly, the U.S. Coast Guard representative for Pacific Partnership 2024 in Kosrae. “Through these workshops, we aim to provide local mariners and fishermen with resources that honor their seafaring heritage and enhance survival and expedite rescue in emergencies.”

Sept. 30, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs 74-year-old stranded hiker who fell from a bridge east of Brookings

MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. — A Coast Guard helicopter aircrew medically evacuated a 74-year-old male hiker from a creek after he fell off a bridge approximately 18 miles east of Brookings, Oregon, Sunday.

Sept. 30, 2024

Coast Guard, San Francisco Fire Department rescue 5 boaters near Ocean Beach

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard and the San Francisco Fire Department rescued five boaters near Ocean Beach on Sunday.

Sept. 30, 2024

United States Coast Guard, Republic of Palau deepen partnership at Joint Committee Meeting in Peleliu

PELELIU, Republic of Palau — The Republic of Palau and the United States reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and shared history at the Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) held from September 13 to 18, 2024, in Peleliu, with participation from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. The meeting followed the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Peleliu, a pivotal World War II event symbolizing the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations. It highlighted the commitment of the U.S. Coast Guard to regional security and support for Palau's maritime initiatives. Distinguished delegates from both nations, including Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr., U.S. Ambassador to Palau Joel Ehrendreich, Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander of Joint Task Force-Micronesia, and Capt. Robert Kistner, Forces Micronesia Sector Guam commander, representing the U.S. Coast Guard, gathered to discuss ongoing initiatives and future collaboration to enhance regional security, economic development, and community resilience. The JCM, a keystone of the Compact of Free Association, provides a platform to address mutual priorities and challenges.

Sept. 29, 2024

Coast Guard interdicts 5 lancha crews, seizes 900 pounds of illegal fish off Texas coast

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard interdicted five lanchas and seized 900 pounds of illegally caught fish in federal waters off southern Texas, Sunday.

Sept. 28, 2024

Unified Command responds to release of petroleum product near Stockton, Calif.

ALAMEDA, Calif. – A Unified Command with representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention and Response (CDFW-OSPR), and the Environmental Protection Agency has been established in response to reports of released petroleum product near the Smith Canal in Stockton, California, Friday afternoon.

Sept. 27, 2024

Coast Guard, Area Maritime Security partners conduct 2 Cyber Security exercises in U.S. Virgin Islands

Coast Guard and Area Maritime Security partner members conducted two Cyber Security tabletop exercises in the U.S. Virgin Islands Wednesday and Friday. The exercises completed in St Croix, Wednesday, and St Thomas, Friday, evaluated regulated waterfront facilities’ priorities and response actions resulting from a simulated cybersecurity insider threat, and assessed the facilities’ cybersecurity resiliency in response to a simulated significant ransomware incident. “This Cyber Security Exercise is instrumental for us to continue strengthening our governmental and industry partnerships and the level of preparedness within our Caribbean Area Maritime Security community,” said Capt. Luis J. Rodriguez, Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander.  “By frequently training together, we improve our ability to collectively respond to a real complex incident that could affect our area of responsibility, which also allows us to better safeguard, prevent and minimize any negative impacts to our maritime infrastructure and economy.”

Sept. 27, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 182 migrants to Haiti

MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Valiant's crew repatriated 182 people to Haiti, Friday, following an interdiction south of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Sept. 27, 2024

Coast Guard interdicts lancha crew, seizes 500 pounds of illegally caught fish off Texas coast

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard interdicted a lancha and seized 500 pounds of illegally