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DonJon-SMIT, Inc. salvage crews and Playland Marine LLC pollution removal crews working during the refloat and towing of the cargo vessel Bonnie G to safe harbor at the Sandfill dock in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Oct. 30, 2023. The Bonnie G Response Incident Command comprised of Coast Guard, federal and local agencies as well as the responsible party oversaw the operation. The Bonnie G cargo vessel ran aground half a mile south of the Cyril E. King airport in St. Thomas, Oct. 4, 2023. (Bonnie G Response photo)

Oct. 31, 2023

Incident Command oversees refloat, relocation of Bonnie G in St. Thomas, USVI

Salvors successfully refloated the Bonnie G and towed the vessel to its current mooring location at the Crown Bay Sandfill dock in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Monday. “We commend all of the Coast Guard, federal, and local response agency crews as well as the National Response Corp., Playland Marine LLC and DonJon-SMIT, Inc. for their efforts in achieving a successful response,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Flowers, Coast Guard Bonnie G Response incident commander for the refloating operation. “This was a very complex incident, as the Bonnie G response endured twenty-six days with the vessel aground and two passing storms in the peak of hurricane season. We are appreciative of the cooperative efforts to protect the pristine waters of the U.S. Virgin Islands by safely removing this pollution threat and preventing major environmental impacts.”

The newest inductees into the Coast Guard Academy Hall of Heroes pose for a photograph October 27. Cmdr. Ryan Crose, Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Bukata, Capt. Mark Vislay, were awarded for their heroic actions in their Coast Guard careers. Lt. William Russell (far right) accepted the award on behalf of William Russell from the class of 1953.

Oct. 30, 2023

Demonstrating Courage in the Face of Danger

Graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy frequently find themselves in harm’s way serving the public and saving lives. It’s an accepted part of the job that comes with the service’s humanitarian mission. The Academy community celebrates the accomplishments of past graduates who have distinguished themselves and their alma mater during its annual Hall of Heroes ceremony.

Oct. 29, 2023

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 2 aboard disabled, aground vessel near Galveston, Texas

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard rescued two boaters aboard a disabled, aground vessel near Galveston, Texas, Saturday.

Oct. 28, 2023

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to sunken vessel near Sitka, Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and Hanson Maritime are responding to a sunken vessel near Sitka that had no people on board.

The U.S. Coast Guard was on scene to provide timely assistance and support to the island nation of Vanuatu following the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Lola, Oct. 26, 2023. The Coast Guard received the request in the afternoon of Oct. 25 from the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby to support the Government of Vanuatu with post-storm overflight and assessment of ports and critical infrastructure following Tropical Cyclone Lola.

Oct. 28, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard dispatches assistance to Vanuatu in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Lola

HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard was on scene to provide timely assistance and support to the island nation of Vanuatu following the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Lola, Oct. 26, 2023.

First West Coast Coast Guard JROTC Program

Oct. 28, 2023

Coast Guard establishes first California-based Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program

SAN DIEGO - The U.S. Coast Guard announces the establishment of its first California-based Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program, in San Diego, Friday Rear Adm. Andrew M. Sugimoto, Eleventh District Commander, announced the program’s official West Coast launch at Mission Bay High School in San Diego, Friday morning.

Oct. 28, 2023

Joint responders conduct successful rescue of missing divers offshore of Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam — In a display of teamwork, a successful search and rescue operation unfolded Oct. 28, as the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy searched for and rescued three missing divers near Santa Rosa Banks, approximately 35 miles off the coast of Agat, Guam.

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James pose with more than $445 million in illegal drugs seized by Coast Guard and partner agencies in Port Everglades, Florida, Oct 26, 2023. The offload is a result of suspected drug smuggling interdictions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Rodriguez.)

Oct. 27, 2023

Coast Guard offloads nearly $500 million in illegal narcotics at Port Everglades

MIAMI — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded more than 33,200 pounds of cocaine and 12,400 pounds of marijuana worth approximately $448 million in Port Everglades, Thursday.

The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew patrol near Weno in the Federated States of Micronesia on Oct. 2, 2023. The team returned to homeport on Oct. 15 after a 28-day patrol that reinforced the U.S. commitment to sovereignty and resource security in the Federated States of Micronesia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond. The mission, which was part of Operation Rematau and the broader U.S. Coast Guard's Operation Blue Pacific, fortifies the U.S. reputation as a reliable, trusted partner in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Breandan Muldowney)

Oct. 27, 2023

USCGC Oliver Henry concludes 28-day patrol, strengthening sovereignty and resource security in Blue Pacific

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to homeport on Oct. 15 after a 28-day patrol that reinforced the U.S. commitment to sovereignty and resource security in the Federated States of Micronesia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond. The mission, which was part of Operation Rematau and the broader U.S. Coast Guard's Operation Blue Pacific, fortifies the U.S. reputation as a reliable, trusted partner in the region.

Oct. 27, 2023

Utah man recovered unresponsive off the ‘Balneario’ beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico

The search for a Utah man ended Friday morning after he was found unresponsive and recovered by a lifeguard from the ‘Balneario’ beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Recovered is Ben Kerbs, 52, from Utah, who reportedly was last seen alive by his wife while paddling out from Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach) in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.