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U.S. Coast Guard members and families participate in a wellness and resiliency event hosted by Coast Guard Sector San Diego in San Diego, June 11, 2026. The event provided personnel an opportunity to interact with rabbits while learning about animal-assisted wellness, stress reduction and responsible pet ownership. The event was organized with support from the Coast Guard Enlisted Association and local community volunteers, including representatives from the San Diego House Rabbit Society. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA3 Trinity Whalen)

June 12, 2026

Coast Guard hosts wellness event focused on member resilience and well-being

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego members hosted a wellness and resiliency event aimed at supporting the mental health and well-being of Coast Guard members and their families, at Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Thursday afternoon.

A computer-generated image shows Coast Guard housing units delivered through the Nemetz Park housing project at Base Kodiak, Alaska. In May 2026, the Coast Guard ordered construction of 30 additional housing units and a child development center to support families assigned to base units. (U.S. Coast Guard image)

June 12, 2026

Coast Guard to build 30 additional housing units, child development center at Base Kodiak

WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard awarded two task orders in May 2026 to the Tutor Perini Corporation to construct 30 additional housing units, a child development center and other infrastructure improvements at Base Kodiak.

June 12, 2026

Coast Guard continues search efforts for missing mariner off Maryland coast

OCEAN CITY, MD — The U.S. Coast Guard continues search efforts for a missing mariner whose vessel

June 11, 2026

Coast Guard issues PSA on drone restrictions for FIFA World Cup at Levi’s Stadium

The Coast Guard is reminding the public that drones are strictly prohibited within a 3-nautical-mile radius of Levi’s Stadium during FIFA World Cup games, as part of a temporary flight restriction (TFR) enforced for public safety.

Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo crewmembers and Homeland Security Task Force - San Juan Region law enforcement partners transfer custody of a stowaway and seized a weapon and nine bales of cocaine, with an estimated wholesale value of $4.8 million, at Coast Guard Base San Juan, June 10, 2026. The apprehension and seizure occurred during a Coast Guard boarding of the Crimson Clover Barge off Arecibo, Puerto Rico. This interdiction is part of Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region efforts to combat human smuggling, drug trafficking, and deter unlawful maritime migration. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 11, 2026

Homeland Security Task Force San Juan partners apprehend a stowaway, seize $4.8 million in cocaine off Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Cutters Joseph Tezanos and Isaac Mayo crewmembers and Homeland Security Task Force - San Juan Region law enforcement partners apprehended a stowaway and seized a weapon and nine bales of cocaine off the northern coast of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, June 10, 2026. This interdiction is part of Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region efforts to combat human smuggling, drug trafficking, and deter unlawful maritime migration. The seized cocaine weighed approximately 237.75 kgs and is estimated to have a wholesale value of $4.8 million. The apprehended drug trafficker faces federal prosecution on drug trafficking and firearms charges.

June 11, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard advances Arctic security with Kodiak and Seward homeports

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced it would homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Kodiak, Alaska with a third Alaska Arctic Security Cutter homeported in Seward when the infrastructure is ready. This follows April’s announcement that the Service would homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska. With the first delivery expected in 2028, the Coast Guard is accelerating preparations to ensure each location is ready to support sustained Arctic operations including advancing critical infrastructure and housing required to support the trained and ready crews who will bring these cutters to life.

A Coast Guardsman conducts a safety and security search of a suspected alien.

June 11, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 9 aliens near Coronado Island, Calif.

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Two Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) boat crews interdicted nine suspected aliens aboard a 24-foot vessel offshore Coronado Island, Sunday.

June 11, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for missing 5-year-old near Laguna Beach

LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday evening, pending further developments, for a 5-year-old girl who was reportedly swept out to sea near Laguna Beach.

A Coast Guard Station Ponce De Leon boat crew locates and rescues two mariners aboard a disabled vessel approximately 18 miles east of Ormond Beach, Florida, June 9, 2026.

June 9, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters 18 miles off Ormond Beach

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Ponce De Leon boat crew located and rescued two mariners aboard a disabled vessel approximately 18 miles east of Ormond Beach, Tuesday.

Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez's small boat transfers a group of people during the repatriation of 32 aliens to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel, June 7, 2026. The aliens were interdicted a day earlier off Desecheo, Puerto Rico, as part of Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region efforts to combat human smuggling and deter unlawful maritime migration.(U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 9, 2026

Coast Guard repatriates 32 aliens to Dominican Republic Navy following vessel interdiction off Desecheo, Puerto Rico

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez repatriated 32 aliens to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel at sea, Sunday, following the interdiction of a makeshift vessel near Desecheo, Puerto Rico. This interdiction is part of the efforts of the Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region to combat human smuggling and deter unlawful maritime migration. Sector San Juan watchstanders received a report from the aircrew of a Customs and Border Protection aircraft of a grossly overloaded 20 to 30-foot makeshift vessel off Desecheo, Puerto Rico. With assistance from the Customs and Border Protection aircrew, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez interdicted the suspect vessel.