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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.

CGC Eagle parades into Los Angeles Harbor under the watchful eye of a CG Dolphin helicopter and 41-foot Utility Boat. (Photo by Michael Brodey, USCG Aux.)

May 19, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Los Angeles during Fleet Week

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will participate in Los Angeles Fleet Week festivities during Memorial Day weekend, May 23 - 26. Eagle will be moored at Berth 50/51 in San Pedro’s Outer Harbor, where it will offer free public tours during the following dates and times: • Friday, May 23 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • Saturday, May 24 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • Sunday, May 25 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Visitors will need to join a digital queue and be assigned a time to get in line before their visit. They will then take a shuttle bus to the ship. For more information, go to the Los Angeles Fleet Week’s web page at: https://lafleetweek.com/events_schedule/ships/