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The Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) crew displays signal flags during the cutter's commissioning ceremony at Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska, April 3, 2025. The commissioning marked the first of three fast response cutters scheduled to homeport in Alaska and was presided over by Rear Adm. Megan Dean, commander of the Seventeenth Coast Guard District.

Coast Guard commissions Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) in Kodiak, Alaska

Apr. 03, 2025 ·
 Press Release
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC...
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U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the maritime security cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) maneuver the ship to the pier on Coast Guard Base Honolulu April 1, 2025. During their 76-day Operation Blue Pacific patrol, the Midgett’s crew visited Tuvalu, New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Robertson)

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett completes deployment in Oceania, strengthens partnerships and maritime security

Apr. 02, 2025 ·
 Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) returned to Honolulu Tuesday, from a 76-day multi-mission...
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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew sail under San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge upon returning to the United States following their 128-day deployment to Antarctica to support Operation Deep Freeze 2025, March 30, 2025. Polar Star's crew completed their 28th voyage to Antarctica in support of the joint military service mission to resupply and maintain the United States Antarctic Stations. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Pablo Fernicola.

Coast Guard’s heavy icebreaker returns to the U.S. after 128-day deployment in support of Operation Deep Freeze

Apr. 02, 2025 ·
 Press Release
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew returned to the United States,...
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A law enforcement boat crew from Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) intercepts an overloaded vessel with Haitian aliens approximately 35 miles north of Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Mar. 27, 2025. The aliens were repatriated back to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, April 1, 2025 following the interdiction. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard repatriates 99 aliens to Haiti

Apr. 01, 2025 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Seneca's crew repatriated 99 aliens to Haiti, Tuesday, following a maritime...
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to commission Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) in Kodiak, Alaska

Mar. 31, 2025 ·
 Press Release
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter John...
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Crew members assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) get underway from Honolulu to conduct sea trials off the coast of Hawaii, Dec. 13, 2024. Midgett is the eighth Legend-class national security cutter, suited to support various missions such as maritime security, law enforcement, and search and rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Robertson)

Media Advisory: Coast Guard Cutter Midgett to return to Honolulu following Operation Blue Pacific patrol

Mar. 31, 2025 ·
 Press Release
HONOLULU – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) is slated to return to Coast Guard Base Honolulu...
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A Coast Guardsman watches a group of aliens line up on Coast Guard Sector San Diego

Coast Guard, Navy rescue 18 people from disabled vessel off San Diego coast

Mar. 31, 2025 ·
 Press Release
IMAGERY AVAILABLE: A Coast Guard Air Station San Diego MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew and the crew of the...
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A Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce boat crew poses for a picture after a successful response to a kite surfer in distress. No medical concerns were reported. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard rescues kite surfer off Fort Pierce Inlet

Mar. 29, 2025 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI - A Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce boat crew rescued a kite surfer in distress, Saturday, after a good...
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