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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland (WMEC 904) transits Godthab's Fjord alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) during Operation NANOOK (OP NANOOK), Aug. 21, 2024. OP NANOOK is the Canadian Armed Forces' annual series of Arctic exercises designed to enhance defense capabilities, ensure the security of northern regions, and improve interoperability with Allied forces. Black participated in the operation alongside the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian and Danish Allies to bolster Arctic readiness and fulfill each nation's defense commitments. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rylin Paul)

Sept. 4, 2024

US Coast Guard completes Operation Nanook 2024, strengthening Arctic security and international partnerships

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland (WMEC 904) completed Operation Nanook, an annual exercise led by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and supported by the U.S. 2nd Fleet and U.S. Coast Guard, on Aug. 26. Op Nanook is the CAF’s signature operation. It delivers Arctic training, develops partnerships, and improves readiness among its participants. Operation Nanook Tuuglaalik is the maritime multi-national cooperation with allied navies. It reinforces the CAF as a key maritime partner and expert in Arctic safety, security and defense matters in Canada’s high northern latitudes and within the circumpolar strategic context. A more persistent high north presence through Tuuglaalik will enhance surveillance and control in the Arctic region.

Coast Guard Academy professor Dr. Joshua Gray is using a microscope to teach his biology class in Smith Hall, August 29, 2024. Gray is leading a group of faculty members from several institutions across the country to incorporate research into undergraduate biology courses. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janessa Warschkow

Sept. 3, 2024

CGA Professor awarded National Science Foundation grant to foster undergraduate research

NEW LONDON, Conn., -- Dr. Joshua Gray, a professor at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, is leading a group of faculty members from several institutions across the country in a comprehensive effort to incorporate research into undergraduate biology courses.

Graphic representing the 100-yard safety zone surrounding the aground sailing vessel Obsession that is in effect during operations to remove the vessel from a reef off Flamenco Beach at Culebra, Puerto Rico, Sept. 3, 2024. Following removal, the vessel will be transported to a facility at Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, followed by a post-assessment of the reef area. (U.S. Guard photo/graphic)

Sept. 3, 2024

Coast Guard cautions boaters of safety zone during removal operations for grounded vessel off Flamenco Beach

The Coast Guard cautions boaters and people conducting recreational water activities to stay clear from the established safety zone and crane barge worksite that is scheduled to conduct vessel removal operations, starting Tuesday, for the grounded sailing vessel Obsession from a reef just off Flamenco Beach. The safety zone consists of a 100-yard perimeter around the sailing vessel Obsession and will be in place until removal operations are completed sometime next week. There will be a Coast Guard vessel on-scene enforcing the safety zone and guiding any boating traffic or people conducting recreational activities in the area to stay clear from the work site. “We would like to remind everyone that there will be a safety zone around the active worksite during the vessel removal operations for the sailing vessel Obsession,” said Chief Warrant Officer Jamie Testa, Federal On-Scene Coordinator Representative for the case. “There will be a lot of sensitive and complex movements of heavy equipment, including diving operations near the reef area. In this final stage, we must continue to do everything possible to keep people and responders safe and to protect the reef and marine environment from any further impacts.”

Aug. 30, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs 26-year-old woman off cruise ship near San Diego

VIDEO AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard medevaced a 26-year-old woman Thursday off the Navigator of the Seas cruise ship approximately 30 miles west of San Diego.

A small boat crew assigned to the Arleigh Bruke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) approaches the French-flagged sailing vessel Albroc during rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 26, 2024. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard completed the rescue of a distressed woman, child and their pets from a sailboat beset by weather 925 miles offshore Honolulu. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lance Watson)

Aug. 29, 2024

Coast Guard, Navy rescue woman, child, pets from sailboat beset by weather 925 miles off Honolulu

HONOLULU – The Coast Guard and Navy completed the rescue of a distressed woman, child and their pets from a sailboat beset by weather offshore Hawaii Wednesday.

Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba (WMEC 907) sails in the Atlantic Ocean, June 27, 2021. Escanaba is a 270-foot Famous-class cutter with a crew of around 100 conducting many of the sevice's missions with an emphasis on law enforcement and security. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dyxan Williams.)

Aug. 29, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba completes 46-day counter-drug patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba (WMEC 907) returned home to Portsmouth, Wednesday, following a 46-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. While deployed, crew members supported the Coast Guard Eleventh District, headquartered in Alameda, California, and Joint Interagency Task Force – South, headquartered in Key West, Florida.

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos transfers 109 migrants to Dominican Republic Navy authorities in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Aug. 28, 2024. The migrants were interdicted in two separate unlawful maritime migration voyages in Mona Passage waters northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 29, 2024

Coast Guard returns 109 migrants to Dominican Republic, following 2 interdictions in Mona Passage

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos returned 109 migrants to authorities at San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Wednesday, following two separate interdictions of irregular, unlawful maritime migration voyages in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. Dominican Republic Navy authorities received custody of the migrants. The Coast Guard, along with its Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast partners, maintains a continual presence with air, land, and sea assets in the Florida Straits, the Windward Passage, the Mona Passage, and the Caribbean Sea in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry. The HSTF-SE combined, multi-layered approach is designed to protect the safety of life at sea while preventing unlawful maritime entry to the United States and its territories.

Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) crew members conduct bow-hoisting operations with a Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-65 Dolphin helicopter air crew, July 10, 2024, while underway in the Windward Passage. Coast Guard crew members are required to maintain readiness for emergency operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Desirey)

Aug. 29, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns home following 73-day patrol in Windward Passage

NEWPORT, R.I. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport, Wednesday, following a 73-day migrant interdiction patrol in the Windward Passage. Campbell deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) while underway in the Seventh Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility. During patrol, Campbell’s crew conducted maritime safety and security missions while working to detect, deter and intercept unsafe and illegal maritime migration ventures bound for the United States.

Aug. 29, 2024

Coast Guard seeks public comment regarding proposed slow speed zone in Miami

MIAMI – The Coast Guard is seeking comments on a potential regulated navigation area for certain waters surrounding Port Miami.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) transits Elliott Bay near the Seattle waterfront as the cutter approaches its homeport of Coast Guard Base Seattle, Aug. 25, 2024. At a length of 399-feet, the Polar Star is one of the largest cutters in the Coast Guard's fleet. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Capt. Holly Harrison)

Aug. 28, 2024

Coast Guard heavy icebreaker returns to Seattle following Antarctic deployment, months-long Service Life Extension Project in California

SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew returned to Seattle, Sunday, after 285 days away from the cutter’s home port. Following a 138-day deployment to Antarctica supporting Operation Deep Freeze 2024, the Polar Star reported directly to Mare Island Dry Dock (MIDD) LLC. in Vallejo, California, to commence the fourth phase of a five-year Service Life Extension Project (SLEP).