Release from U.S. Coast Guard 7th District ***** Nov. 7, 2023 Charleston, S.C. – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) returned home to Charleston, Saturday, following a 113-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Patrolling…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball returns home following 85-day Bearing Sea patrol
***** Nov. 2, 2023 HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned home to Honolulu, Wednesday, after an 85-day multi-mission patrol covering 14,000 nautical miles spanning from the Hawaiian Islands to north of the Arctic Circle. The crew…
Coast Guard, partners complete Operation Koa Kai off the Island of Hawaii
Release from U.S. Coast Guard 14th District ***** Nov. 1, 2023 HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard completed Operation Koa Kai, a comprehensive month-long maritime security and safety operation conducted throughout October off the Island of Hawaii. The annual operation,…
U.S. Coast Guard dispatches assistance to Vanuatu in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Lola
Release from U.S. Coast Guard 14th District ***** Oct. 28, 2023 HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard was on scene to provide timely assistance and support to the island nation of Vanuatu following the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Lola,…
Coast Guard establishes first California-based Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program
Release from U.S. Coast Guard District 11 ***** Oct. 28, 2023 SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Coast Guard announces the establishment of its first California-based Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program. Rear Adm. Andrew M. Sugimoto, Eleventh District Commander, announced…
Coast Guard offloads nearly $500 million in illegal narcotics at Port Everglades
***** Coast Guard 7th District MIAMI — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded over than 33,200 pounds of cocaine and 12,400 pounds of marijuana worth approximately $448 million in Port Everglades, Thursday. The offloaded drugs were interdicted during…
USCGC Oliver Henry concludes 28-day patrol, strengthening sovereignty and resource security in Blue Pacific
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, Oct. 27, 2023 SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to homeport on Oct. 15 after a 28-day patrol that reinforced the U.S. commitment to sovereignty and…
U.S. Coast Guard releases Arctic Strategic Outlook Implementation Plan
Release from U.S. Coast Guard ***** Oct. 26, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard released the Arctic Strategic Outlook Implementation Plan in Washington Thursday. The implementation plan outlines 14 interconnected, action-oriented initiatives the Coast Guard will undertake to execute strategic…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant returns from Caribbean patrol after interdicting 5,600 pounds of illicit drugs
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area ***** Oct. 24, 2023 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned home to Cape Canaveral, Tuesday, following a 29-day patrol in the Central Caribbean…
U.S. Coast Guard strengthens historic relationship with Philippines during landmark visit to Tacloban
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam ***** Oct. 23, 2023 TACLOBAN, Philippines — In a historic first, the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) visited partners in Tacloban, Philippines, from Oct. 19 to 23, 2023, and the crew conducted…