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July 30, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for missing swimmer off Huntington Beach

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — Coast Guard suspends its search for a missing swimmer off Huntington Beach, California, at approximately 8 p.m. Monday. At approximately 9 p.m. Sunday, Coast Guard watchstanders received a report from the Huntington Beach Lifeguards of a missing 15-year-old male who disappeared while swimming with friends near lifeguard tower 11, south of Huntington Beach Pier.

July 29, 2024

IMAGERY AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters near Horn Island, Mississippi

The Coast Guard rescued two boaters after they became separated from their vessel near Horn Island, Mississippi, Monday.

July 29, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard to convene public hearing into the loss of Titan submersible

WASHINGTON— The Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct a formal hearing starting Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in North Charleston, South Carolina, for the Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) to consider evidence related to the loss of the Titan submersible.

July 29, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state, local first responders to conduct drills at McAlpine Locks & Dam on the Ohio River in Louisville, KY

The Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local first responders are scheduled to conduct law enforcement drills with McAlpine Locks & Dam, on the Ohio River near Louisville, Kentucky.

July 26, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter James honored by White House at United States Interdiction Coordinator Awards Ceremony

WASHINGTON — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) was honored at the White House during the United States Interdiction Coordinator Awards Ceremony on July 19.   The annual event, held by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), recognized the exceptional contributions and achievements of various law enforcement entities in drug interdiction efforts. James’ crew was recognized for top maritime interdiction. 

July 26, 2024

Coast Guard rescues missing divers near Matagorda, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard rescued two divers that went missing 15 miles offshore from

July 25, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies rescue 2 people from vessel fire near Dania Beach

MIAMI - The Coast Guard and Broward County Fire Rescue rescued two people, Thursday, after their vessel caught fire 11 miles east of Dania Beach.

July 25, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to visit Portsmouth, New Hampshire and participate in Sail Portsmouth 2024 parade of sail

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) will be making a port-of-call in Portsmouth from Friday, July 26 until Sunday, July 28.  Eagle is scheduled to take part in the Sail Portsmouth 2024 tall ships festival and will participate in a parade of sail on Friday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m. The crew is scheduled to moor later that morning around 11:30 a.m. at the New Hampshire Port Authority Pier, 555 Market Street, in Portsmouth. Free public tours are scheduled for the following dates and times:  •           Friday, July 26 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) •           Saturday, July 27 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) •           Sunday, July 28 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

July 25, 2024

Coast Guard searches for two missing divers near Matagorda, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The Coast Guard is searching for two missing divers 15 miles offshore from

July 24, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Stone returns home after 63-day patrol in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Stone (WMSL 758) returned to their home port in Charleston, Wednesday, following a 63-day patrol in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea in support of homeland defense and counterdrug operations. Supporting the Tri-Party partnership, Stone served as on-scene commander, leading U.S. Navy and Royal Canadian navy assets in a dynamic mission to preserve the sovereignty of U.S. waters and counter the actions of foreign actors and transnational criminal organizations. 

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