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Senior Chief Petty Officer Calvin Hernandez assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor from Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Breen-Tapia in a change of command ceremony at Top o’the Mar in Guam on June 23, 2026. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony. During Breen-Tapia's tenure as officer-in-charge from June 2025 to June 2026, he led 51 active-duty and reserve personnel through more than 500 resource sorties and 2,500 underway hours across the remote waters of Micronesia, saving or assisting 106 lives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Sara Muir)

June 23, 2026

New officer-in-charge at helm of Station Apra Harbor

SANTA RITA, Guam — Senior Chief Petty Officer Calvin Hernandez assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor from Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Breen-Tapia in a change of command ceremony at Top o’the Mar in Guam at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony. During Breen-Tapia's tenure as officer-in-charge from June 2025 to June 2026, he led 51 active duty and reserve personnel through more than 500 resource sorties and 2,500 underway hours across the remote waters of Micronesia. The crew saved or assisted 106 people and preserved more than $1 million in property — evacuating 45 passengers from a vessel disabled by an engine fire, recovering a lone survivor clinging to the hull of an overturned vessel 20 nautical miles off Agat, and pulling two stranded mariners from Tarzan Cave during an extreme tidal change.

June 22, 2026

UPDATE: Coast Guard responds to Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska

The four Coast Guard crew members involved in a helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska, Monday, are reported safe with non-serious injuries. Watch standers at the Arctic District command center received the initial report of the crash through the activation of the aircrew’s personal locator beacon at approximately 10:07 a.m.

June 22, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Industry Engagement Opportunities for TRACEN Birmingham-Southern Contractors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. Coast Guard is providing additional information regarding contractor engagement opportunities associated with the new TRACEN Birmingham-Southern training center.

June 22, 2026

Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Sitka, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka crashed during a training flight with four people aboard near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska, Monday. Rescue crews from Sitka Fire and Rescue arrived on scene at approximately 11:00 a.m. and transported all four crew members to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. No deaths have been reported. Watch standers at the Arctic District command center received the report of the crash at approximately 10:07 a.m. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Members of the media may send their inquiries to uscgalaska@uscg.mil. —USCG—

June 22, 2026

Coast Guard ensures maritime safety, security during Sail250 Maryland celebrations

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Coast Guard will oversee comprehensive maritime safety and security operations alongside local, state and federal partners during Sail250 Maryland, which is scheduled to be held in Baltimore, June 24-30.

June 22, 2026

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard opens new recruiting office in Miami

The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony for the new Coast Guard Miami-Doral Recruiting Office Saturday, as part of the Coast Guard’s Force Design workforce initiative. The presiding official for the grand opening will be Capt. Jay W. Guyer, Coast Guard Accessions Service Center commander. Guyer will also preside over a swear-in ceremony for new Coast Guard recruits.

A U.S. Coast Guard Station Miami Beach boat crew rescued two men, four miles east of Elliot Key, after both individuals reportedly drifted away from their vessel near Ceasar Creek, June 21, 2026. No injuries were reported. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Station Miami Beach rescue crew)

June 21, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 2 people in the water near Elliot Key

MIAMI – A U.S. Coast Guard Station Miami Beach boat crew rescued two men, four miles east of Elliot

Capt. Corey Braddock stands beside Capt. Joseph Graham

June 18, 2026

Coast Guard Base Alameda holds change of command ceremony

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Coast Guard Base Alameda personnel hosted a change-of-command ceremony Thursday on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California.

June 18, 2026

Coast Guard releases waterway guidance for Salute to America 250 and Sail 250 Maryland and Air Show Baltimore

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland - National Capital Region has issued two Marine Safety Information Bulletins for the Salute to America 250 and Sail 250 Maryland and Air Show Baltimore events taking place in the National Capital Region, Wednesday.

June 18, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens near San Diego

SAN DIEGO – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Halibut (WPB 87340) interdicted 11 suspected aliens