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Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard Holds Ribbon-Cutting/Commissioning Ceremony for New Air Station Ventura 

The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of its newest air station at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The ribbon cutting and commissioning ceremony was held today, marking the establishment of the newest Coast Guard air station in 25 years. Air Station Ventura features a $70 million state-of-the-art, 48,000 square foot hangar and a 12,000 square foot administration facility, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have the resources needed to carry out their vital missions. This new facility is expected to house three MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and approximately 100 personnel, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard's capabilities in the region. 

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 3 from sinking boat south of Long Beach, NY

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard rescued three people Sunday after their boat sank off the coast of Long Island. (Click the link to read the full press release.)

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard rescues kite surfer near Davenport Beach

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard rescued a kite surfer north of Davenport Beach, Tuesday evening.

Nov. 13, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 17 migrants to Dominican Republic following vessel interdiction in the Mona Passage

The Coast Guard repatriated 17 migrants to the Dominican Republic, Saturday, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful maritime migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico.  One of the interdicted migrants remains in U.S. custody to face federal prosecution by the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico attempting to illegally re-enter the United States under 8 U.S.C. 1326.  

Nov. 12, 2024

CORRECTION: Coast Guard rescues 3 from the water near Kayak Island, Alaska

Editors Note: Correction to the time the helicopter crew arrived on scene and conducted the rescue.

Nov. 12, 2024

Coast Guard medically evacuates U.S. passenger from Carnival Vista cruise ship near Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew conducted a medical evacuation of a Carnival Vista cruise ship passenger, Thursday, approximately 45 miles southwest of Mona Island, Puerto Rico. The patient was a 69-year-old woman, U.S. citizen, who experienced health complications and required a higher level of medical care ashore. Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a communication from the Carnival Vista, Thursday afternoon, requesting a medical evacuation to transport the patient to a hospital in Puerto Rico. 

Nov. 12, 2024

Video Available: Coast Guard rescues 3 from the water near Kayak Island, Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard rescued three survivors after they abandoned ship 58 miles east

Nov. 12, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold rescheduled commissioning and ribbon-cutting ceremony for newest air station in more than 25 years

WHAT: Commissiong and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coast Guard Air Station Ventura WHO: • Vice Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area • Rear Admiral Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard District Eleven • Rear Adm. Mike E. Campbell, director, Coast Guard Acquisition Programs and Program Executive Officer • Cmdr. Amanda Sardone, commanding officer, Coast Guard Air Station Ventura WHEN: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu: 190 Third St., Point Mugu, CA 93042.

Nov. 12, 2024

Coast Guard establishes new JROTC program at Innovation High School in Orlando – one of four new units for 2024-2025 academic year

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Coast Guard established a new Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at Innovation High School in Orlando, Nov. 8.

Nov. 10, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters on Klamath River near Wautec, Calif.

The Coast Guard rescued three people Saturday afternoon, after their 19-foot jetboat ran aground on the Klamath River, just north of Wautec on the Yurok Reservation.

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