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July 28, 2023

Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast continues to save lives, defend maritime borders

MIAMI — Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) partner agencies continue to emphasize

July 28, 2023

Coast Guard to recognize New York City as official Coast Guard City

WHO: Vice Adm. Paul Thomas, the Coast Guard deputy commandant for mission support, James Hendon, the commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services, Rear Adm. John Mauger, the First Coast Guard District commander, and Capt. Zeita Merchant, the Coast Guard Sector New York commander and Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey WHAT: Coast Guard to recognize New York City as an official Coast Guard City WHEN: Monday at 10 a.m. WHERE: Pier 17 at 89 South St., New York, NY 10038, in front of the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle Click on the link above to view the full news release.

Crewmembers from Coast Guard Cutter Donald Horsley interdict a rustic vessel approximately 8 miles west of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, July 19, 2023. The 35 people aboard the vessel were repatriated back to Dominican Republic, July 19, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

July 28, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 119 people to Dominican Republic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard crews repatriated 119 people to the Dominican Republic,

Coast Guard crew members from Station Islamorada interdict a rustic vessel approximately 20 miles southeast of Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida, July 23, 2023. The 20 people aboard the vessel were repatriated back to Cuba on July 28, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

July 28, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 58 people to Cuba

MIAMI – Coast Guard crews repatriated 58 people to Cuba, Friday, following three separate migrant

Coast Guard leadership breaks ground for new construction during a groundbreaking ceremony at Coast Guard Base and Sector San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 27, 2023. New construction includes a 40,000 square-foot multi-mission building, a 5,000 square-foot base facilities building, front gate entrance, shoreline armored revetment, and a boat ramp. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)

July 28, 2023

Coast Guard celebrates groundbreaking ceremony to rebuild from Hurricane Maria

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard Base San Juan and Coast Guard Sector San Juan held a

July 27, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to arrive in New York City, host free public tours

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to arrive in New York, Saturday. The Eagle is scheduled to moor at Pier 17 in Manhattan, adjacent to the South Street Seaport Museum, and will be open for free public tours. Click the link to read the full release.

Petty Officer 1st Class Ikaika Ruiz presses stands for a photo aboard the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) in port in Guam on April 19, 2023. Originally from Hawaii, Ruiz is an engineer aboard the ship specializing as an electrician. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

July 27, 2023

Faces of Forces Micronesia: EM1 Ikaika Ruiz

Petty Officer 1st Class Ikaika Ruiz, affectionately known as Kai, serves as a quiet heartbeat of this robust crew. A proud Hawaiian, consummate fisherman, doting father, steadfast electrician's mate, and certified cutterman, Kai's presence aboard the Oliver Henry is multifaceted and deeply valued. His meticulous work as an electrician's mate is vital to the seamless operation of the ship's electrical and engineering systems, which in turn ensures the safety and security of the ship and crew.

July 26, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 11 after boat capsizes west of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard rescued 11 people from the water Wednesday after an airboat

July 26, 2023

MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard, good Samaritans assist 4 aboard vessel taking on water near St. Simons Island

The Coast Guard and good Samaritans assisted 4 people Tuesday after their shrimping vessel began taking on water near St. Simons Island, Georgia.

July 26, 2023

Coast Guard relieves commander due to loss of confidence

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard permanently relieved Capt. Matthew Baer of command, Tuesday, July