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Press Release | Oct. 22, 2025

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to hold Press Conference on Operation River Wall

Coast Guard PADET Texas - Office: (281) 464-4810 / After Hours: (832) 293-1293

Oct. 22, 2025

HOUSTON – Coast Guard Capt. Christopher Cumberland, Commander of Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande, will be available for interviews Thursday regarding Operation River Wall. Following the interviews, media will have the opportunity to ride along with a Coast Guard crew on the Rio Grande.

WHO: Capt. Christopher Cumberland, Commander of Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande.

WHAT: The Coast Guard will speak about the standup of Operation River Wall and Coast Guard’s increased presence on the Rio Grande. The media pool boat ride will accommodate two members of the media and will take place at Anzalduas Park following the interviews.

WHEN: Oct. 23, 2025 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Anzalduas Park, 6400 Anzalduas Dam Rd., Mission Tx 78572.

Please RVSP by noon on Thursday by calling 504-439-7591.

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