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U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 308 (PSU 308) held a change of command ceremony, Saturday, at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center. Cmdr. Jeffery Yoder relieved Cmdr. Paul Green as the commanding officer of PSU 308. Capt. Danielle Shupe, Deputy Chief for Operations, Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony.

Sept. 24, 2024

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The U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) conduct a successful medical evacuation of a 37-year-old crewman from the 95-foot Chinese Taipei-flagged fishing vessel Jin Hsiang Fa approximately 138 nautical miles northwest of Saipan on Sept. 21, 2024, with coordination from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. Following a request for assistance from the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Taipei at 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam began coordinating the response with HSC-25. (U.S. Navy photo)

Sept. 24, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard, Navy medically evacuate ill crewman from foreign fishing vessel northwest of Saipan

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) conducted a successful medical evacuation of a 37-year-old crewman from the 95-foot Chinese Taipei-flagged fishing vessel Jin Hsiang Fa, approximately 138 nautical miles northwest of Saipan on Sept. 21, 2024, with coordination from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. “Having the support of hoist-capable aircraft like the MH-60S and our HSC-25 partners is invaluable for search and rescue operations in the Pacific,” said Vince Grochowski, command duty officer at Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. “Their ability to quickly access vessels at sea and provide transport of mariners to a higher level of medical care can be lifesaving, particularly in remote areas like this.” Following a request for assistance from the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Taipei at 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam began coordinating the response with HSC-25. “RCC Taipei was vital in this rescue by keeping us updated and helping bridge the language gap between the ship and the aircrew,” said Lt. Chelsea Garcia, search and rescue mission coordinator. “Their teamwork ensured we could respond quickly and get the crewman the medical care he needed without delay.”

Sept. 23, 2024

Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Sector Key West sets Port Condition X-Ray

Miami — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Sector Key West set Port Condition X-Ray for Key West, Monday, due to forecasted sustained gale force winds between 39 and 73 mph generated by Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine that may arrive within 48 hours.

Cmdr. Todd A. Remusat (left) shakes hands and passes on command of U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 309 to Cmdr. Kristopher J. Nolan (right) during the unit's change of command ceremony in Port Clinton, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2024. Capt. Jason H. Ryan (center), chief of operations, Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Sanchez)

Sept. 23, 2024

Ohio-based U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit holds change of command ceremony

PORT CLINTON, Ohio – U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit (PSU) 309 held a change of command ceremony Saturday in Port Clinton. Capt. Jason Ryan, chief of Coast Guard Pacific Area operations, presided over the ceremony where Cmdr. Kristopher Nolan relieved Cmdr. Todd Remusat as PSU 309's commanding officer.

Sept. 23, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard hosts Pacific Island partners at 4th annual Shiprider Symposium

HONOLULU – The Coast Guard welcomed Pacific Island bilateral partners for the annual week-long Shiprider Symposium to strengthen regional partnerships in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 16-20, 2024.

Sept. 23, 2024

Coast Guard Station Atlantic City saves four beachgoers over weekend

U.S. Coast Guard Station Atlantic City responded to two search and rescue cases within two-and-a-half hours near Absecon Inlet, New Jersey, Saturday.

Sept. 23, 2024

Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Sector St. Petersburg sets Port Condition X-Ray

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Sector St. Petersburg set Port Condition X-Ray for the ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Manatee, and Fort Myers, Monday, due to forecasted sustained gale force winds between 39 and 73 mph generated by Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine that may arrive within 48 hours.

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.