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Aug. 10, 2023

UPDATE 1: Coast Guard, agencies continue response to Western Maui Fires

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, along with federal, state, and local partners continue to respond following the Lahaina wildfires in Maui, HI.

The crew of the Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) returns to homeport in New London, August 10, 2023. This year, crew, cadets, and officer candidates sailed over 16,800 nautical miles, traveling to the Azores, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden as part of their annual training cruise, after departing New London, April 8, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Bacon)

Aug. 10, 2023

Coast Guard Barque Eagle returns to New London after 4-month deployment

NEW LONDON, Conn. — The crew of the Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) returned to the ship’s homeport in New London, Thursday, following a four-month deployment. This year, crew, cadets, and officer candidates sailed over 16,800 nautical miles, traveling to the Azores, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden as part of their annual training cruise, after departing New London, April 8, 2023.

Aug. 10, 2023

Coast Guard, Partners Continue Mass Rescue Operations from Maui Fires

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, federal, state, and local partners are responding to the Lahaina wildfires in Maui, HI.

Aug. 9, 2023

Coast Guard detects 16 unauthorized drones during Seafair Weekend Festival

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard employed Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) capabilities in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Seattle Police Department (SPD), and Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) to enforce the FAA-issued temporary flight restrictions on Lake Washington during the 2023 Seafair Weekend Festival in support of the airshow.

A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew hoists a water rescue dummy during a mass rescue exercise in the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, June 28, 2023.

Aug. 9, 2023

Coast Guard responds to signal fire at Otay Mountain

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard responded to a signal fire made by three men at the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area approximately one and a half miles north of the San Diego border, Wednesday. A Coast Guard Air Station MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew contacted Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center watchstanders after spotting a small signal fire at Otay Mountain. The crew landed safely in the vicinity of the fire and located the three men responsible for the help signal.

Lead Able Chef Monique Manuel and Able Chef Alice Wyatt, Royal New Zealand Navy Sailors, begin a deployment aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) May 26, 2023, in the South China Sea. Stratton deployed to the Western Pacific to conduct engagements with regional allies and partner nations, reinforcing a rules-based order in the maritime domain. (U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Clark)

Aug. 9, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard, Royal New Zealand Navy sign MOA enhancing joint objectives

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard and Royal New Zealand Navy signed a memorandum of agreement, May 2023, detailing processes that enable the exchange of military personnel to enhance joint service objectives. These professional exchanges will allow both nations to share experiences and knowledge, enhancing international partnerships as the two countries develop shared practices and doctrine in the maritime domain. Two Royal New Zealand Navy chefs deployed aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) during the ship’s recent Western Pacific patrol. They enhanced the Stratton’s galley services by providing daily meals to 150 crew.

Aug. 9, 2023

Media Advisory: Coast Guard to open new recruiting office in Louisville, Kentucky

Media Advisory: The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a media event for the re-opening of Coast Guard Recruiting Office Louisville, Ky., Saturday.

Aug. 8, 2023

Coast Guard to update temporary deviation for Okeechobee Waterway, St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge

MIAMI – The Coast Guard intends to issue an updated temporary deviation from the operating schedule

Aug. 8, 2023

Coast Guard rescues three fishermen east of Nantucket

BOSTON – The Coast Guard rescued three fishermen five miles east of Nantucket, Saturday.At 12:48 p.m. First Coast Guard District command center watchstanders received an alert from an emergency position indicating radio beacon registered to the 55-foot commercial fishing vessel Miss Kara. Follow the link for the full release, and video of the rescue.

USCGC John Patterson takes sail after the U.S. Coast Guard accepts the cutter from Bollinger Shipyard

Aug. 8, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Fourth New England-based Fast Response Cutter to be commissioned in Portland

The Coast Guard Cutter John Patterson (WPC-1153) is scheduled to be commissioned during a ceremony Thursday at 10 a.m. Media interested in attending the ship’s commissioning ceremony are requested to RSVP with d1publicaffairs@uscg.mil no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 9. Media are requested to arrive by 9:30 a.m. to clear security and be escorted to the event, and must provide media credentials and government-issued photo ID.