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U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Jocis, operations officer aboard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), observes a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel, carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, in Midgett’s search light during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues directly supporting and advancing our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks and ensure the safety of life at sea, ensuring a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Lauren Taber)

USCGC Midgett rescues family missing for 7 days in Federated States of Micronesia

Apr. 07, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SANTA RITA, Guam — A family of three was returned to Chuuk State, part of the Federated States of Micronesia,...
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The crew of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) supports a University of Hawai’i Sea Level Center technician to upgrade a regional NOAA weather monitoring station on Kapingamarangi Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, on March 20, 2026, in conjunction with supporting a supply delivery. Oliver Henry is the first Fast Response Cutter to make the transit. USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) returned to Guam on March 29, 2026, closing out a 29-day patrol period that restored a critical tsunami early warning station to a remote Pacific atoll, delivered humanitarian supplies to two island communities, and enforced fisheries laws across more than 4,000 nautical miles. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA partner to restore tsunami warning capability on remote FSM atoll during 29-day Operation Rematau patrol period

Apr. 06, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) returned to Guam on March 29, closing out a...
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Coast Guard Cutter Waesche Seizes over $65,000 in unreported pollock roe in Dutch Harbor

Apr. 06, 2026 ·
 Press Release
JUNEAU, Alaska – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) seized approximately 5.4 metric...
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VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 4 people from disabled vessel off Moriches Inlet, New York

Apr. 05, 2026 ·
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NEW YORK — The Coast Guard rescued four people Saturday night from a disabled 42-foot motor yacht adrift three...
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Coast Guard rescues 5 people near Aleutian Islands, Alaska

Apr. 03, 2026 ·
 Press Release
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard rescued five people Thursday from a fishing vessel taking on water near Umnak...
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Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police aircrews rescue 3 federal agents, 2 boaters off Isla de Cabras in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

Apr. 03, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action air crews rescued three federal agents and two...
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Adm. Kevin Lunday, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, shakes hands with Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella during an assumption of command ceremony, March 26, 2026, at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, California. The ceremony formally marked Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella as the commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charlie Valor)

Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West

Mar. 31, 2026 ·
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ALAMEDA, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard held a formal assumption of command ceremony for Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella...
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Coast Guard updates public affairs phone number in Alaska

Mar. 31, 2026 ·
 Press Release
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard has updated its public affairs phone number in Alaska, Tuesday.The new number...
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