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The Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) transits Glacier Bay, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2024, while patrolling the region. Stratton’s crew returned to its homeport in Alameda, Calif., on Nov. 4, after completing a 110-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns to California following 110-day Arctic deployment

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) returned to its Alameda homeport on Nov. 4, after completing a 110-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean, Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea. Stratton's crew departed Alameda on July 18 and supported U.S. strategic interests in the high latitudes and ensured the safety and compliance of domestic fishery operators. This was Stratton’s second 110-day Alaska patrol in 2024.

Coast Guard boarding team members attached to the Coast Guard Cutter Narwhal detain 21 migrants aboard a 34-foot boat near Newport Beach, California on Nov. 14, 2024. The individuals were taken into custody and safely transferred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard interdicts 21 migrants off coast of Newport Beach

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Narwhal interdicted 21 migrants from a 34-foot boat, one mile west of Newport Beach, Thursday.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters and their dogs off Maryland

Coast Guard crews rescued two boaters and their two dogs after their 31-foot sailboat ran aground south of Fleeton Point, Maryland, Thursday.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard announces the publication of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Base Seattle

The Coast Guard has published the final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the Base Seattle Modernization Project in the Federal Register, Docket USCG-2021-0183. The final PEIS will be available for review until December 15, 2024. The Coast Guard will issue its decision to either implement or not implement the proposed action after December 15, 2024. If the Coast Guard decides to implement the proposed action, the Record of Decision will detail the selected alternative and any necessary mitigation measures.

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard establishes new JROTC program at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi – one of four new units for 2024-2025 academic year

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. – The Coast Guard established a new Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi, Nov. 14.

Air Station Ventura commissioning ceremony

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. 

A Coast Guard Station Jones Beach crew rescues three individuals from the water after their vessel sank near the SS Iberia shipwreck off the coast of Suffolk County, New York, Nov. 10, 2024. Station Jones Beach responded despite being part of the Force Alignment Initiative Station Impacts, demonstrating the Coast Guard’s layered search and rescue approach in coordination with local and state partners. The survivors were transported to a nearby marina for medical evaluation. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy asset)

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.

Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez interdicts an unlawful irregular migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico, Nov. 5, 2024. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 17 migrants from this voyage to Dominican Republic, Nov. 9, 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photos)

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.