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Sept. 23, 2024

Feature Story: Leadership through teamwork

A hallmark of his character, Concepcion has prioritized a team-first mentality to overcome obstacles and become the leader he is today in the Coast Guard.

Sept. 23, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to award the Meritorious Public Service Award to LSU Agricultural Center Agents

Editor’s note: Media interested in attending should RSVP by calling 337-852-1220 by 4 p.m. Tuesday,

Sept. 22, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for missing swimmers off Virginia Beach

The Coast Guard suspended its search at noon Sunday for two men off Virginia Beach. Coast Guard Sector Virginia watchstanders received a report at approximately 8:30 p.m., Saturday of three swimmers in distress near Virginia Beach. Nearly 10 minutes after the initial report one of the swimmers was recovered unconscious on the beach and immediately received medical attention prior to being transported to a local hospital for further care.

The Unified Command continues to coordinate the recovery of diesel fuel and reports no active sheening after a 105-foot yacht caught fire in Marina del Rey, California, September 20, 2024. Additionally, air monitoring is being conducted within the area. There are currently no reports of a threat to public health. (Photo by CDFW-OSPR)

Sept. 21, 2024

UPDATE 2: Unified Command Continues to Coordinate the Recovery of Diesel Fuel in Marina del Rey, California

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Unified Command continues to coordinate the recovery of diesel fuel and reports no active sheening after a 105-foot yacht caught fire in Marina del Rey.

A Coast Guard Station Key West law enforcement crew boards a fishing vessel during a routing inspection approximately 12 miles off Marquesas Keys, Florida, Sept. 19, 2024. The vessel's voyage was cut short due to expired fishing permits. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Sept. 21, 2024

Coast Guard halts voyage for illegal fishing off Key West

KEY WEST, Fla. – A Coast Guard Station Key West law enforcement boat crew boarded a commercial fishing vessel, Thursday, approximately 12 miles off the Marquesas Keys, for a routine commercial fishing vessel safety inspection and discovered the crew was fishing with an expired permit.

Three Coast Guard members stand with a certificate.

Sept. 20, 2024

Coast Guard Member Receives Coast Guard Medal For Actions During Lahaina Wildfire

HONOLULU — Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Marzilli, a boatswain’s mate stationed aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane, received a Coast Guard Medal for his actions during the Lahaina wildfire in a ceremony aboard the Harriet Lane, Thursday.

Sept. 20, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies announce East River restrictions, closures for 2024 United Nations General Assembly

The Coast Guard, along with multiple partner agencies, are positioned to support maritime safety and security zones for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City Sunday through Saturday. Click the link above to view full news release.

A sunken vessel is seen with boom surrounding it in a marina.

Sept. 20, 2024

UPDATE: Unified Command continues to monitor spill near Marina del Rey, California

A Unified Command continues to monitor clean-up efforts after a 105-foot yacht caught fire in Marina del Rey Wednesday.

Sept. 19, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard rescues 3 people after vessel sinks off Honolulu

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard successfully rescued three people from a sinking recreational vessel approximately nine nautical miles south of Honolulu Harbor on Thursday.

Sept. 19, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs 81-year-old mariner off Sebastian Inlet

MIAMI — A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami rescue aircrew medevaced a 81-year-old man from a