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July 1, 2026

Coast Guard concludes maritime safety, security operations for Sail250 Maryland in Baltimore

The U.S. Coast Guard concluded maritime safety and security operations for Sail250 Maryland on Tuesday in Baltimore.

Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Kimball (WMSL 756) crew members interdict a go-fast vessel at sea resulting in the seizure of approximately 2,138 pounds of contraband, worth an estimated $10 million while patrolling the Eastern Pacific Ocean, June 7, 2026. Kimball's crew facilitated the transfer of contraband and suspected smugglers to Panama’s National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) for further disposition (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Maust).

July 1, 2026

Coast Guard cutter crew returns to Honolulu after joint operations across Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, prepares to participate in RIMPAC 2026

HONOLULU — The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned to their Honolulu home port June 20 after sailing more than 20,000 nautical miles during a 73-day patrol in the Caribbean. Kimball’s crew departed Honolulu on April 8 and transited through the Panama Canal to support maritime interdiction operations in the Caribbean Sea and Florida Straits. The crew monitored activity and shadowed suspected dark fleet oil tankers operating in the region, working in coordination with Coast Guard District Southeast and U.S. Southern Command.

July 1, 2026

Coast Guard, Air National Guard Rescue Mariner After EPIRB Alert Off Montauk, New York

MONTAUK, N.Y. — Coast Guard Station Montauk rescued a mariner Tuesday after an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) alert prompted a multi-agency search approximately three miles southwest of Montauk. Click the link for the full release.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. James O’Mara, arrives to the change-of-command ceremony aboard Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) in San Diego, June 26, 2026. O’Mara led Munro through several notable missions, such as the the largest single maritime drug seizure in two decades, as well as the longest non-compliant vessel pursuit in Coast Guard history. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Sappey)

June 30, 2026

Coast Guard Cutter Munro holds change-of-command ceremony

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) held a change-of-command ceremony Friday in San Diego. Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak, deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and commander of Coast Guard District Southwest, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Adam Disque relieved Capt. James O’Mara as Munro’s commanding officer.

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.

Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Austin Condra (left), incoming commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Cypress (WLB 210), shakes hands with Cmdr. James Toohey (right), outgoing commanding officer of the Cypress, following the cutter’s change of command ceremony in Kodiak, Alaska, June 9, 2026. Condra assumed command from Toohey following his tour as commanding officer.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bishop)

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-

Vice Adm. Buzzella, Rear Adm. Regan, and Rear Adm. Arguin shake hands.

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.

A crew member aboard USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) carries a bale of cocaine during a drug offload of illegal narcotics valued at more than $63 million at Port Everglades, Florida June 26,2026. The seized contraband was the result of three interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Seaman Christopher Moret)

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.