HEADQUARTERS

June 30, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard to hold press event on America 250, FIFA World Cup 2026 ongoing security role

Coast Guard Sector San Francisco is scheduled to hold a press event Thursday, to discuss the Coast Guard’s role in securing the maritime domain within the San Francisco Bay Area in preparation of America 250 leading up to the largest fireworks show in San Francisco’s history on July 4, 2026. Media will be required to show government-issued photo identification and media credentials.

June 29, 2026

Coast Guard conducts 5 changes of command in Kodiak, Alaska

KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard conducted five changes of command for units residing at Base Kodiak throughout the months of May and June 2026.   The following units have changed command in Kodiak, with links to each ceremony’s photos provided below:  Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak – Coast Guard Capt. D.R. Williams assumed the role of commanding officer of Air Station Kodiak from Capt. Timothy Williams in Hangar Three at Air Station Kodiak, June 26, 2026.   DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak holds change of command ceremony [Image 1 of 10] DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak holds change of command ceremony [Image 1 of 26] Coast Guard Cutter Cypress (WLB 210) – Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Austin Condra assumed the role of commanding officer from Cmdr. James Toohey at the Base Kodiak Pier in Kodiak, Alaska, June 25, 2026.  DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Cutter Cypress holds change of command ceremony [Image 1 of 14] DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Cutter Cypress holds change of command ceremony [Image 1 of 16] Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) – Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Panciocco assumed the role of commanding officer from Lt. Cmdr. Michael Young at the Paradigm Pier in Kodiak, Alaska, June 16, 2026.   DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard conducts change of command for Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) [Image 1 of 20]  DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon conducts change of command ceremony [Image 1 of 14]  ​​​​​​​ Coast Guard Base Kodiak – Coast Guard Capt. Gordon Hood assumed the role of commanding officer of Base Kodiak from Capt. Jeremy Hall in Hanger One at Air Station Kodiak, June 9, 2026.   DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Base Kodiak holds change of command ceremony [Image 1 of 12]  DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Base Kodiak holds change of command ceremony [Image 1 of 18]  Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) – Coast Guard Lt. Kindal Holman assumed the role of commanding officer from Lt. Frederick Scott at the Paradigm Pier in Kodiak, May 21, 2026.   DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham crew conducts change of command [Image 1 of 5]  DVIDS - Images - Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham conducts Change of Command ceremony [Image 1 of 22]  The change of command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. It is a time-honored tradition, conducted before the assembled crew, honored guests, and dignitaries, to formally demonstrate the continuity of authority within a unit’s command.  -USCG- 

June 29, 2026

Coast Guard Oceania District holds change of command ceremony in Honolulu

HONOLULU — Coast Guard Oceania District held a change of command ceremony on Coast Guard Base Honolulu Monday.

June 29, 2026

PHOTO RELEASE: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Day One for Class of 2030

NEW LONDON, Conn., — Approximately 285 young men and women of the incoming Class of 2030 arrived at

June 27, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for father, son in water off Oahu

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search at 7:17 p.m. Friday for father and son off Oahu.

June 26, 2026

Coast Guard offloads over $63 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean

MIAMI — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bear’s crew offloaded approximately 7,720 pounds of cocaine and 4,000 pounds of marijuana worth more than $63 million at Port Everglades, Friday.    The seized contraband was the result of three interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. 

June 26, 2026

Coast Guard releases waterway guidance for Sail 250, International Naval Review 250, and Independence Day fireworks displays in New York Harbor

NEW YORK —The Captain of the Port (COTP) New York will be establishing temporary marking buoys in

June 26, 2026

Coast Guard launches commercial vessel program to deliver faster, more effective fleet support

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a contract to Bordelon Marine to provide a commercial support vessel that will transport supplies, equipment and personnel to Coast Guard cutters operating in the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and other maritime areas in the Western Hemisphere.

June 25, 2026

U.S., Canadian, Japan Coast Guards rescue 3 people from disabled vessel in North Pacific Ocean

The U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard, and Japan Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of three people stranded aboard the 40-foot disabled sailing vessel Mizuya, approximately 950 miles southwest of Adak, Alaska, Sunday. The crew of Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier picked up all three members in good condition Sunday and transferred them to the JCG patrol vessel Kurikoma for drop off in Japan.

June 25, 2026

Multimedia Release: USCGC EAGLE Arrives in Baltimore for Sail250 Maryland

     Editor’s Note: Click images to download high-resolution versions Baltimore – U.S. Coast Guard