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Coast Guard terminates commercial passenger vessel in Sitka, Alaska

Aug. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska personnel terminated the voyage of a commercial passenger vessel...
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U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Matthew Press walks through the ranks of the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) crew after officially assuming command during a change of command ceremony while anchored off the coast of Kotzebue, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2026.

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Holds Change of Command

Aug. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) held a change of command ceremony, Monday, while at anchor in...
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Five suspected drug smugglers in their vessel observed by Coast Guard law enforcement.

Coast Guard stops suspected drug boat carrying $54.5 million in cocaine off Puerto Rico

Aug. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon’s crew interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel...
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Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Greisser’s (WPC-1116) small boat crew transfer 15 aliens to Bahamian authorities Aug. 21, 2026. Following an interdiction, USCGC Winslow Gressier's small boat crew transfers 15 aliens to the Bahamas, Aug. 21, 2026

Coast Guard transfers 15 aliens to The Bahamas

Aug. 26, 2026 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew transferred 15 aliens to The Bahamas, Friday, following an...
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A U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) West boat transits toward its return location following a simulated non-compliant boarding exercise as part of PANAMAX 2026, with Panama City in the background, Aug. 5, 2026.

U.S. Coast Guard concludes participation in multinational PANAMAX exercise alongside international partners in Panama

Aug. 25, 2026 ·
 Press Release
PANAMA PACIFICO, Panama — U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces personnel and the U.S. Coast Guard...
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Foundation for Coast Guard History & Coast Guard Historian’s Office to host “The Coast Guard and 9/11... 25 Years Later” in Washington, D.C.

Aug. 24, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Foundation for Coast Guard History and the U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office will host a...
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Two Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopters from Air Station Washington and a Coast Guard 29-foot Response Boat-Small (RB-S) from Station Washington conduct operational maneuvers during a capabilities demonstration on the Potomac River, Aug. 20, 2026. The evolution showcased the crews’ ability to integrate aviation and maritime assets in support of missions across the National Capital Region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA3 Austin Canos)

Photo Release: Coast Guard conducts multi-asset exercise on Potomac River

Aug. 24, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Editor’s note: Coast Guard imagery is available on DVIDS,  [here]WASHINGTON — Two Coast Guard helicopters and...
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Coast Guard suspends search for man overboard in Sawmill Bay, Alaska

Aug. 24, 2026 ·
 Press Release
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a crew member who fell overboard from...
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