Atlantic Area

Welcome to the Coast Guard's Atlantic Area, located in Portsmouth, Va.

The Coast Guard's Atlantic Area encompasses operations from the Rocky Mountains to the Arabian Gulf, across five Coast Guard Districts and 40 states.

Latest Atlantic Area News

Sept. 28, 2023

Pacific Islands Forum leaders tour U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forward

Sept. 28, 2023

US Coast Guard Cutter Confidence returns home following 62-day counternarcotics patrol in the Caribbean Sea

Sept. 26, 2023

US Coast Guard Cutter Forward returns home following 78-day deployment in the high northern latitudes

Sept. 25, 2023

Media Availability: US Coast Guard Cutter Forward to return home following 78-day deployment in the high northern latitudes

Sept. 19, 2023

US Coast Guard Cutter Thetis nabs $70 million in illegal narcotics during 55-day patrol

Sept. 7, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa and crew return to home port following 67-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage

Aug. 31, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute returns home following 67-day Caribbean patrol

Aug. 19, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless returns home following 42-day multi-mission patrol

Aug. 10, 2023

Coast Guard Barque Eagle returns to New London after 4-month deployment

July 14, 2023

Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron holds change of command ceremony

July 13, 2023

USCGC Venturous holds change of command ceremony

July 13, 2023

USCGC Legare returns home following a 69-day patrol in the Florida Straits

July 12, 2023

Media Availability: USCGC Legare to return home following a 69-day patrol in the Florida Straits

July 7, 2023

Guardia Costera de EE. UU. culmina investigación sobre colisión mortal entre buque guradacostas Winslow Griesser y la embarcación de pesca Desakata

July 7, 2023

Coast Guard completes investigation into fatal collision involving USCGC Winslow Griesser and fishing vessel Desakata off Puerto Rico

June 27, 2023

USCGC Vigilant returns from Eastern Pacific patrol, conducts international collaboration

June 23, 2023

USCGC Vigorous holds change of command ceremony

June 22, 2023

USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) returns home following 65-day deployment

June 15, 2023

Coast Guard National Strike Force receives new commanding officer

June 13, 2023

USCGC Sycamore begins Exercise Argus from Nuuk, Greenland

June 4, 2023

USCGC Dependable returns home following 42-day multi-mission patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage

May 22, 2023

USCGC Confidence returns home following 40-day Windward Passage and South Florida Straits patrol

May 13, 2023

USCGC Campbell returns home following 59-day multi-mission patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage

May 11, 2023

USCGC Thetis returns home following 66-day multi-mission Caribbean Sea patrol

April 26, 2023

USCGC Tampa returns home following 88-day multi-mission Caribbean Sea patrol

Coast Guard Atlantic Area News Release archives

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Other CG News

The Reservist - Official Publication of the Coast Guard Reserve

Coast Guard Retirees' Newsletter

Coast Guard Auxiliary News

Proceedings - The Coast Guard Journal of Safety & Security at Sea

Atlantic Area PA Contact

Main
(757) 398-6521

After Hours
(757) 641-0763

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area
Commander (Ae)
431 Crawford St., Suite 516
Portsmouth, VA 23704

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The crew of @USCG cutter Forward returned home today after a #HighNorth deployment, working with partners to deter #IUU fishing, and hosted numerous heads of state on board during the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Summit in Baltimore. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/UZ4WR1vqTp https://t.co/zCDKLfOPXK

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Adm. Steven Poulin, @USCG Vice Commandant, visited the USCGC Forward last week while it moored in Newport, RI. Poulin presented the entire crew with the Meritorious Unit Commendation for their achievements in support of the CG Arctic Strategy and OpNANOOK. #Arctic #HighNorth #IUU https://t.co/omWHy5pWsE

CGC Thetis and an embarked @USCG HITRON aircrew recently interdicted $70 million in drugs while patrolling the Eastern Pacific and Western Caribbean. Thetis’ crew returned home Friday after the 55-day patrol. To read more ⬇️ https://t.co/u49xxve5HS #USCG #HITRON #counterdrug

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🇺🇸🇨🇦North American #maritimesecurity brings the Tri-Party partnership of the @USCG, @US2ndFleet, and @JTFA_FOIA together. The #USCG hosted the Tri-Party this week to enhance interoperability and share best practices between allies. Read about it here: https://t.co/kpfAS1hkIo https://t.co/G0XFQE3yFe

RT @USCGSoutheast: #DontTakeToTheSea @USCG crews & @HSTF_Southeast partners maintain our presence at sea to rescue & repatriate anyone atte…

#HurricaneLee update: Tropical-storm-force winds across portions of #NewEngland and #AtlanticCanada could lead to downed trees and potential power outages tonight and on Saturday. Beach conditions along the U.S. East Coast will remain hazardous through the weekend. https://t.co/9P8NHBIVyh

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RT @uscgmidatlantic: #BreakingNews The @USCG is warning the public & beachgoers to be aware of life-threatening rip currents as #HurricaneL…

This Patriot Day we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the first responders who risked their lives to save others. #NeverForget https://t.co/IiuyuHYjTg

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