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A suspected drug smuggling vessel tied to the pier following an interdiction by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge 8 miles off Miami, Florida, Feb. 21, 2026.

Coast Guard interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel, seizes $1.3M in narcotics

Feb. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge’s crew interdicted a suspected smuggling vessel, Saturday, at...
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The USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), seen here moored in Key West, Florida, the day prior to its official acceptance as the U.S. Coast Guard's newest cutter on Feb. 26, 2026. The cutter is named for Vincent Danz, a New York City police officer and U.S. Coast Guard reservist who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept. 11, 2001, while responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero

Feb. 26, 2026 ·
 Press Release
KEY WEST — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC...
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A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew works alongside the container ship Polar Mexico's crew to rescue a man aboard a disabled 34-foot sailing vessel, 35 miles off Cape Canaveral, Florida, Feb. 22, 2026.

Coast Guard, good Samaritan vessel rescue man aboard disabled sailing vessel 35 miles off Cape Canaveral

Feb. 25, 2026 ·
 Press Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard and a good Samaritan vessel rescued a man, Sunday, aboard a disabled...
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Unified Command, marine salvors refloat grounded barge just off San Juan Harbor port entrance

Feb. 25, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The Unified Command managing response efforts for the Defiant barge grounding response...
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A Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour boarding team interdicts a suspected alien smuggling vessel.

Coast Guard interdicts 20 aliens near Sunset Cliffs, Calif.

Feb. 24, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 20 suspected aliens approximately 8 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, San...
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The U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies interdict a suspected maritime smuggling vessel during coordinated operations south of San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 21, 2026. In total, crews interdicted five vessels and apprehended 62 aliens in under 90 minutes. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies interdict multiple suspected smuggling vessels south of San Clemente Island

Feb. 24, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies, supported by the U.S. Navy,...
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Update: Unified Command briefs salvage plan for Defiant barge grounding off San Juan Harbor

Feb. 23, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Unified Command approved the final salvage plan to remove the grounded barge,...
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Coast Guard rescues hiker lost for 5 days in Oregon’s Illinois River valley

Feb. 21, 2026 ·
 Press Release
ASTORIA, Ore. — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a stranded hiker Friday morning in the Illinois...
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