From U.S. Coast Guard 17th District, April 16, 2025 ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Mustang (WPB 1310) during a ceremony in Seward, Tuesday. Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska & U.S….
Coast Guard Cutter Spencer returns home after Operation Vigilant Sentry patrol, service life extension upgrades
From U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, April 14, 2025 PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Spencer (WMEC 905) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Friday, following a 92-day deployment in support of alien interdiction operations in…
USCGC James Returns Home After Multi-Month Patrol, Seizing $510M in Narcotics
From U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) returned to their home port in North Charleston, Saturday, following a 112-day, multi-phase deployment, where crew members conducted counter-narcotic operations in…
Sea-Air-Space: U.S., Canada Support Investment to Maintain Arctic Security
The U.S. Coast Guard was pleased to hear of President Trump’s interest in acquiring as many as 40 new icebreakers, said Coast Guard Vice Admiral Tom Allan, the acting deputy commandant for operations. “Whenever your boss is interested in 40…
Coast Guard Commissions USCGC John Witherspoon in Kodiak, Alaska
From U.S. Coast Guard 17th District Public Affairs, Apr. 3 2025 KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in…
U.S. Northern Command Maritime Assets Support Southern Border Operations
01 April 2025 PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) maritime assets, including the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111) and USS Gravely (DDG 107), are actively supporting southern border operations at sea in partnership with…
Coast Guard Increases Presence Near Southwest Border Between U.S., Mexico
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest, March 28, 2025 ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Coast Guard has increased its operational presence near the southwest border between U.S. and Mexico to enhance border security, immigration enforcement and to protect the territorial integrity of…
Secretary of Defense Emphasizes Lethality, Deterrence on Guam
From Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker, March 28, 2025 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrived on Guam March 27 to meet with military and civilian leaders and speak with troops – his first visit to…
U.S. Coast Guard cutter promotes regional security in the Pacific with Papua New Guinea
From U.S. Coast Guard 14th District, March 26, 2025 RABAUL, Papua New Guinea – The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) recently concluded its second port call in Papua New Guinea (PNG), following nine days of shiprider operations with…
Bollinger Shipyards Gets Coast Guard Contract Modification for Polar Security Cutter Program
Since acquiring the facilities in 2022, Bollinger has nearly tripled its Mississippi production workforce From Bollinger Shipyards, March 25, 2025 PASCAGOULA, Miss. – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – Bollinger Shipyards announced today it has received a $951.6 million Fixed-Price-Incentive-Firm Target…
