Atlantic Area

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

Captain Curtiss C. Potter takes command of U.S. Coast Guard PATFORSWA

Captain Curtiss C. Potter takes command of U.S. Coast Guard PATFORSWA

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area News Update

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area News Update

PHOTO RELEASE: PATFORSWA holds Change of Command Ceremony

PHOTO RELEASE: PATFORSWA holds Change of Command Ceremony

Coast Guard Atlantic Area welcomes new acting commander

Coast Guard Atlantic Area welcomes new acting commander

Coast Guard takes part in NSU Veterans Day Program

Coast Guard takes part in NSU Veterans Day Program

Coast Guard Atlantic Area News Release archives

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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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RT @USCGSoutheast: #UPDATE 14: @USCG aircrews from Air Station Clearwater and Elizabeth City conducted multiple search patterns yesterday a…

RT @WBUR: The federal government says it has settled its civil case against Carlos Rafael, the "Codfather"and former owner of one of the la…

RT @SeafoodSource: NOAA settles civil case against “Codfather” Carlos Rafael >> https://t.co/rCPw0eRyjh | #seafood #Codfather #NewBedford h…

RT @maritimecommons: The #GreatLakes Pilotage Advisory Committee announced in the Federal Register that it will meet in Port Huron, Michiga…

RT @VComdtUSCG: Thank you for your support, @SenatorWicker! Semper Paratus! https://t.co/mh3sFbkOIQ

RT @USCGSoutheast: #UPADTE 13: @USCG crews continue to search for the overdue @PortCanaveral boaters. An HC-130 search plane and 2 CBP C-13…

RT @USCGSoutheast: #UPDATE 12: @USCG crews will be searching through the night for the overdue @PortCanaveral boaters. The search has cover…

RT @USCGSoutheast: #UPDATE 11: @USCG crews currently searching are two 87-ft patrol boats and an HC-130 search plane. Multiple partner agen…

RT @USCGSoutheast: #Update 10: Crews have totaled an est 24,000 miles and continue to search for the overdue @PortCanaveral boaters with s…

RT @USCG: The #CoastGuard doesn't just operate out of the #USA. #Coasties can be found as far away as Africa, Asia, and beyond. Are you rea…

It’s Sunday, bring out the big #guns! Acting Secretary of @DHSgov, Kevin McAleenan (@CBP_McAleenan), visits… https://t.co/3ThgZFY1dc

Be sure to follow @USCGLANTAREA on Instagram to see what's happening in the Coast Guard from the Rocky Mountains to… https://t.co/i4It8vpKAf

Orange smoke signals are a popular daytime-only distress signal because they can't be seen at night. The @USCG reco… https://t.co/AtWv2rIGJc

Be sure to follow @USCGLANTAREA on Instagram to see what's happening in the Coast Guard from the Rocky Mountains to… https://t.co/910V2Mn6rc

RT @DHScwmd: We participated in an exercise last week with @USCG Maritime Security Response Team East & federal, state, & local partners to…

Fridays are for hanging out with your #dogs or in this case your #puppy. #CoastGuardCutterSpencer knows how to let… https://t.co/Nfm5DSCeS9

#ICYMI We kept the Coast Guard Day festivities rolling at Nationals Park where over 100 Coast Guard men and women c… https://t.co/evqEdQqgDI

RT @ComdtUSCG: Thank you @RepHoulahan for joining me to meet port stakeholders & observe CG operations 1st hand. @PhilaPort is vital to eco…

RT @ComdtUSCG: In less than a decade, @PhilaPort has grown 166%, presenting challenges for our Service. Met w/ port stakeholders here to ad…

RT @USCG_Tri_State: Did you know the @NYSE shares founding father #AlexanderHamilton w/ the U.S. Coast Guard? This morning @uscg Sector New…

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