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July 1, 2025

Coast Guard, local law enforcement in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands to patrol for impaired boating during 4th of July weekend

Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews will increase boating safety patrols in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during the Fourth of July weekend in support of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to enforce boating under the influence (BUI) laws. Boaters can expect an increased presence from the Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews on the water. The increased presence will include dockside safety equipment inspections along with boating safety boardings. “We look forward to this 4th of July weekend and seeing people out in the water boating responsibly and safely,” said Cmdr. Matthew Romano, Coast Guard Sector San Juan chief of response. “Know that our crews will be enforcing BUI and safe boating laws and regulations so keep in mind, like you should never be out on the road driving your vehicle under the influence, same goes for operating a vessel in the water, if you do so, you will be endangering your life and the life of others.”

July 1, 2025

Coast Guard reports fewest boating fatalities in more than 50 years

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report Tuesday.

Capt. Robert Kinsey (left) shakes hands with Capt. Craig Allen (right) during the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball’s (WMSL 756) change of command ceremony in Honolulu, June 27, 2025. Allen relieved Kinsey as Kimball’s commanding officer during the ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Sean Dreher.

June 30, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Kimball holds change of command ceremony

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) held a change of command ceremony, Friday, in Honolulu. Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Craig Allen relieved Capt. Robert Kinsey as Kimball’s commanding officer.

June 30, 2025

Photo Release: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Day One for Class of 2029

NEW LONDON, Conn., — Approximately 250 young women and men of the incoming Class of 2029 arrived at

A mother and newborn await escort aboard a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter on Catalina Island, California, June 29, 2025. The medevac was performed to take them to a shoreside medical facility. (U.S. Coast Guard Courtesy Photo)

June 30, 2025

Coast Guard medevacs mother and newborn from Catalina Island, Calif.

LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard completed the medevac of a mother and her newborn baby from Catalina Island, California, Sunday morning.

June 30, 2025

Coast Guard rescues family from partially submerged vessel near Plana Cays, Bahamas

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued an 8-year-old child and two adults, Monday, after their sailing vessel became partially submerged near Plana Cays, Bahamas.

U.S. Coast Guard member speaks to a crowd.

June 30, 2025

Coast Guard Base Cape Cod holds change of command ceremony

BOSTON — U.S. Coast Guard Base Cape Cod held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, June 25, 2025. Click the link to read the full release.

A Coast Guard Air Station Miami aircrew medically evacuates a man from a 100-foot supply vessel approximately 70 nautical miles southeast of Key West, June 28, 2025. The man reportedly sustained an arm injury while aboard the vessel and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for a higher level of care. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Air Station Miami)

June 28, 2025

Coast Guard rescues 1 boater from vessel near Marathon, Florida

A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 aircrew medically evacuated a man from a 100-foot supply vessel, Thursday, approximately 70 nautical miles southeast of Key West.

June 28, 2025

Coast Guard urges paddle craft safety in the Pacific Northwest

SEATTLE — With warm weather luring canoeists, kayakers and stand-up-paddleboarders onto Pacific Northwest waters, the Coast Guard is reminding paddlers to prepare for cold water, wear a properly fitted life jacket and carry at least two waterproof ways to call for help.

June 27, 2025

Coast Guard medevacs man from oil rig offshore Santa Barbara, Calif.

LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard completed the medevac of an ailing man from an oil rig approximately 35 miles offshore from Santa Barbara, Friday afternoon.