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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) crews interdict a vessel suspected of smuggling drugs in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, October 2024. Munro is the sixth Legend-class national security cutter and is homeported in Alameda, California. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.

Nov. 19, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to offload more than 29,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego

Who: Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard District Eleven Capt. James O’Mara, commanding officer, Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) and crew Mr. Joseph Hathaway, assistant special agent in charge, DEA, San Diego Field Office Mr. Kevin Murphy, deputy special agent in charge, Homeland Security Investigations, San Diego Field Office What: U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew to offload more than 29,000 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $335.8 million. When: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday  Where: Broadway Pier, San Diego, CA 92101

U.S. Coast Guard District 11 graphic for news release. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew West)

Nov. 18, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 16 along Northern California Coast over the weekend

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard rescued 16 individuals during five separate search and rescue cases over the weekend within the vicinity of the Bay Area and Monterey.

Nov. 18, 2024

FENWAY PARK TO HOST 2025 SECRETARIES’ CUP

Storied Football Rivalry Between U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine Academies Comes to Boston for the First Time on November 15, 2025

A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules airplane crew conducts pre-flight checks on the ramp at Air Station Barbers Point before launching for a medivac on Midway Atoll, Nov. 17, 2024. The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a medivac request for a man experiencing symptoms of a stroke or seizure on Midway Atoll. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Cmdr. Victor Yaguchi)

Nov. 17, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs ailing man from Midway Atoll

HONOLULU – The Coast Guard medically evacuated an ailing 62-year-old man from Midway Atoll Sunday.

The Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) transits Glacier Bay, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2024, while patrolling the region. Stratton’s crew returned to its homeport in Alameda, Calif., on Nov. 4, after completing a 110-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns to California following 110-day Arctic deployment

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) returned to its Alameda homeport on Nov. 4, after completing a 110-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea. Stratton's crew departed Alameda on July 18 and supported U.S. strategic interests in the high latitudes and ensured the safety and compliance of domestic fishery operators. This was Stratton’s second 110-day Alaska patrol in 2024.

Coast Guard boarding team members attached to the Coast Guard Cutter Narwhal detain 21 migrants aboard a 34-foot boat near Newport Beach, California on Nov. 14, 2024. The individuals were taken into custody and safely transferred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard interdicts 21 migrants off coast of Newport Beach

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Narwhal interdicted 21 migrants from a 34-foot boat, one mile west of Newport Beach, Thursday.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters and their dogs off Maryland

Coast Guard crews rescued two boaters and their two dogs after their 31-foot sailboat ran aground south of Fleeton Point, Maryland, Thursday.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard announces the publication of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Base Seattle

The Coast Guard has published the final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the Base Seattle Modernization Project in the Federal Register, Docket USCG-2021-0183. The final PEIS will be available for review until December 15, 2024. The Coast Guard will issue its decision to either implement or not implement the proposed action after December 15, 2024. If the Coast Guard decides to implement the proposed action, the Record of Decision will detail the selected alternative and any necessary mitigation measures.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard establishes new JROTC program at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi – one of four new units for 2024-2025 academic year

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. – The Coast Guard established a new Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi, Nov. 14.

Air Station Ventura commissioning ceremony

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard Holds Ribbon-Cutting/Commissioning Ceremony for New Air Station Ventura 

The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of its newest air station at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The ribbon cutting and commissioning ceremony was held today, marking the establishment of the newest Coast Guard air station in 25 years. Air Station Ventura features a $70 million state-of-the-art, 48,000 square foot hangar and a 12,000 square foot administration facility, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have the resources needed to carry out their vital missions. This new facility is expected to house three MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and approximately 100 personnel, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard's capabilities in the region. 