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The Coast Guard urges all mariners and beachgoers to exercise heightened caution as increasingly dangerous ocean conditions are forecast along the California coastline from Point Arena to Big Sur starting today. Hazardous conditions are expected to persist throughout the week. Multiple storms in the Pacific Ocean are expected to generate strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking surf of up to 10 feet at some beaches and breakpoints.

Coast Guard urges caution ahead of hazardous ocean conditions along Pacific Coast

Jul. 28, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The Coast Guard urges all mariners and beachgoers to exercise heightened caution as increasingly dangerous...
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Capt. Neal Corbin (left) and Cmdr. Michael Flint (right) shake hands after a change-of-command ceremony that Rear Adm. Arex Avanni (center) presided over at Coast Guard Air Station Astoria in Warrenton, Ore., July 16, 2026. Corbin has served as Coast Guard Air Station Astoria’s commanding officer since 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk)

Coast Guard Air Station Astoria holds change-of-command ceremony

Jul. 28, 2026 ·
 Press Release
ASTORIA, Ore. — Coast Guard Air Station Astoria held a change-of-command ceremony, July 16, at Coast...
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Multimedia Release: Coast Guard sets historic Francis Scott Key Memorial Buoy in Baltimore Harbor

Jul. 28, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James Rankin (WLM 555) set the historic Francis Scott Key Memorial...
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A rendering of planned Coast Guard housing units in Seward, Alaska. These modern residences will support Coast Guard personnel and their families assigned to the Fast Response Cutter, enhancing quality of life and operational readiness as the Service expands its presence in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard rendering courtesy of BDS Architects)

Coast Guard awards contract for construction of housing and maintenance support facility in Seward, Alaska

Jul. 28, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard awarded a design-build contract valued at approximately $9.8 million to Orion...
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A Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton small boat crew interdicts a suspected drug smuggling vessel, July 25, 2026, approximately 80 miles southwest of Great Inagua, Bahamas. In coordination with the Royal Bahamian Defense Force, USCGC Charles Sexton's crew seized approximately 2,380 pounds of presumptive marijuana worth an estimate of $2.8 million. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton's crew)

Coast Guard seizes over $2.8M in marijuana off the Caribbean with support from HSC-Ocean 

Jul. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton's crew seized approximately 2,380 pounds of presumptive...
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Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour’s boarding team intercepts a 20-foot cuddy-cabin vessel approximately 11 miles offshore Point Loma, July 26, 2026. Five suspected aliens were taken into custody and later transferred to U.S. Border Patrol for further investigation. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Coast Guard interdicts 5 aliens near Point Loma

Jul. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN DIEGO — A Coast Guard cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC-1129) boarding team interdicted five suspected aliens...
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United States and Norwegian coast guards complete key interoperability exercise in North Atlantic

Jul. 27, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard successfully completed a major interoperability exercise conducted by the...
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Coast Guard sets port heavy weather condition Whiskey for all commercial ports throughout the State of Hawaii ahead of Hurricane Fausto

Jul. 25, 2026 ·
 Press Release
HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu set port heavy weather condition Whiskey...
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