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Rear Adm. Douglas Schofield, commander, Coast Guard Southeast District, Capt. Janet D. Espino-Young and Capt. Jason C. Aleksak, pose for a photo during a change of command ceremony at the Jacksonville Public Library in Jacksonville, Florida, July 9, 2025. Schofield presided over the ceremony in which Espino-Young transferred command of Sector Jacksonville to Aleksak. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kace White)

July 9, 2025

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.

A kite surfer who was beset by weather is aboard a Coast Guard Station San Juan 33-foot Special Purpose Craft after being rescued off Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday evening. The Coast Guard boat crew rescued one other kite surfer, while a responding Puerto Rico Police marine unit rescued four others. No injuries were reported in this case. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

July 9, 2025

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.

July 9, 2025

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.

July 9, 2025

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.

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak, commander Southwest District, Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander Pacific Area, and Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella pose for a photo during a change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif. July 8, 2025.

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.

A U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport boat crew terminates the voyage of an illegal charter vessel operating on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, July 4, 2025.

July 8, 2025

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.

July 8, 2025

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

July 8, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard Academy change of command

NEW LONDON, Conn. — The Coast Guard Academy will be hosting a change of command ceremony. At the

July 7, 2025

Coast Guard terminates 9 illegal passenger-for-hire operations, 2 vessel voyages for boating under the influence in Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Sector San Juan crews, working with local law enforcement units Thursday through Sunday, terminated nine illegal passenger-for-hire operations for marine safety violations and two recreational voyages for boating under the influence in Puerto Rico. These law enforcement actions were carried out in support of Operation Dry Water national efforts throughout the 4th of July weekend. During the operation, participating units conducted 50 boardings and issued 94 safe boating violations, 14 warnings and seven Captain of the Port Orders.