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Irregular maritime migration is always dangerous and very often deadly. The Coast Guard's highest priorities are maritime border security and the prevention of unnecessary loss of life at sea. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic)

May 22, 2025

Coast Guard transfers 11 aliens to The Bahamas

MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew transferred 11 aliens of mixed nationalities to Bahamian immigration authorities in Freeport, Bahamas, Thursday.

May 22, 2025

Coast Guard suspends search for 3 boaters near Mukilteo, Wash.

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard suspended its search for three missing boaters near Mukilteo, Washington,

May 22, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, partner agencies hold National Safe Boating Week press conference

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Coast Guard Station Cortez and Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9th Division crews are teaming up with Sarasota County and the National Safe Boating Council for a press conference on Friday to discuss beach and boating safety at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park in Sarasota.

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.