Release From Coast Guard Southeast MIAMI – The U.S. Coast Guard achieved a historic milestone with the offload of 76,140 pounds of illicit narcotics, valued at $473 million, marking the largest quantity of drugs offloaded in Coast Guard history, in Port…
Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa
From Coast Guard Oceania District External Affairs, Aug. 22, 2025 HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard concluded participation in Operation Ika Moana, a maritime surveillance initiative hosted by the Samoan Police Maritime Wing in conjunction with the Pacific Maritime Security Program in Apia, Samoa,…
Coast Guard Establishes New PEO Dedicated to Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Release From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday the Initial Operating Capability of the Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Program Executive Office (PEO). This PEO is a key component of the Service’s Force Design 2028…
U.S. Coast Guard, Navy Seize Nearly 1,300 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific
From MC1 Brandon Roberson, Aug. 18, 2025 U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 105 embarked aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), prepare to offload interdicted contraband from a rigid-hull inflatable boat while conducting maritime interdiction…
Coast Guard Continues Response to Chinese Research Vessel Activity in U.S. Arctic
Release From U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard is continuing its response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic. The Coast Guard Arctic District has been monitoring activity and deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf Returns Home from Deployment in Support of Southern Border Operations
From U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District, Aug. 13. 2025 ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) crew returned to their home port on Coast Guard Base Alameda, California, Sunday, following a 70-day patrol operating along the…
Coast Guard Awards $32M for Runway Reconstruction at Base Elizabeth City, NC
From U.S. Coast Guard East District, Aug. 12, 2025 NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has awarded RQ Construction a $32 million design-build contract for the reconstruction of crosswind Runway 1-19 and…
Coast Guard Commissions USCGC Earl Cunningham in Kodiak, Alaska
From Coast Guard Arctic District Public Affairs, Aug. 11, 2025 KODIAK, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in…
Fairbanks Morse Defense to Supply Valves, Actuators for U.S. Coast Guard WCC Program
BELOIT, Wis. – August 12, 2025 – Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has secured a contract from Birdon America to supply key fluid control components for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program. The company will deliver motor-operated valves…
Coast Guard Commissions Icebreaker Storis in Juneau
JUNEAU, ALASKA— On Saturday, Aug. 10, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Admiral Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, participated in the commissioning ceremony of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau. Storis, the…
