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Feb. 7, 2026

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to commission USCGC Frederick Mann (WPC 1160) in Kodiak, Alaska

KODIAK, Alaska — Media are invited to attend a commissioning ceremony Friday, Feb. 13, for Coast

Feb. 7, 2026

UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for 2 missing surfers near Santa Cruz Lighthouse

The Coast Guard suspended the search Sunday morning, pending further developments, for two missing surfers reported in distress near the Santa Cruz Lighthouse Friday evening.

Feb. 7, 2026

Coast Guard searches for 2 possible missing surfers near Santa Cruz Lighthouse

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – The Coast Guard is searching for two possible missing surfers in the vicinity of the Santa Cruz Lighthouse in California, Friday evening. At approximately 6:30 p.m., Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watch standers received a report from two good Samaritans who observed two surfers yelling for help in the water.

Feb. 5, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard East District updates external affairs contact information

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard East District External Affairs Office has updated its contact information for the Portsmouth and Baltimore offices effective immediately. For public affairs support: - Contact the Portsmouth office at 757-650-1499 - Contact the Baltimore office at 410-536-3965 For media inquiries and after-hours requests, contact EastDistrictPublicAffairs@uscg.mil.

Feb. 5, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard marks 200,000 pounds of cocaine seized in Operation Pacific Viper

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday it has seized more than 200,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since launching Operation Pacific Viper in early August.

WASHINGTON — A newly delivered mission-ready Coast Guard HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft enhances mission readiness by providing advanced surveillance, command and control capabilities, and real-time information sharing with operational forces. With its extended range and endurance, the HC-130J plays a vital role in securing U.S. borders and maritime approaches, supporting commerce, and responding to emergencies. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Feb. 4, 2026

Coast Guard takes delivery of 18th mission-ready HC-130J surveillance aircraft

WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard is completing final delivery activities this week for its 18th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. The aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J aircraft to HC-130Js.

The crew of motor tanker Radiant Pride arrives on scene with three mariners aboard a 44-foot sailing vessel taking on water, 450 miles east of Daytona Beach, Feb. 1, 2026. Pride's crew arrived on scene after a Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City HC-130 Hercules aircrew issued a distress radio broadcast requesting assistance for the rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Air Station Elizabeth City HC-130 aircrew)

Feb. 3, 2026

Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 3 people 450 miles off Daytona Beach

MIAMI – A Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City HC-130 Hercules aircrew and motor tanker Radiant

Feb. 2, 2026

Coast Guard Northeast District Investigating Cause of F/V Lily Jean Incident

BOSTON — Rear Adm. Michael Platt, commander of the Northeast District, has launched

The crews of the Seaways Kenosha and La Pena pose for a photo on the Seaways Kenosha

Feb. 1, 2026

Coast Guard coordinates rescue of 27 mariners from burning fishing vessel 483 miles northwest of Galapagos Islands

PHOTO AVAILABLE: The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 27 mariners Saturday after their Venezuelan-flagged fishing vessel caught fire approximately 500 miles north-northwest of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

Jan. 31, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for missing man off Kauai

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard suspended its search at 2 p.m. Saturday for a man in the water who went missing off the coast of Kauai.