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Crews from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman, Sitka Mountain Rescue, and Sitka Fire Department conducted a week-long search and rescue exercise in Sitka, Alaska, May 9 through May 12, 2023. Crews tackled a series of mini scenarios ranging from lost hunters to an avalanche scenario. The exercise culminated with a mass-casualty event involving multiple agencies responding in concert to a scene with 40 survivors in distress. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

April 29, 2024

Coast Guard, Air Force, Sitka Mountain Rescue crews to conduct exercises near Sitka, Alaska

The crews of Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, Coast Guard Cutter Bailey Barco (WPC 1122), Sitka Mountain Rescue, and Air Force 210th, 211th, and 212th Rescue Squadrons are scheduled to conduct search and rescue (SAR) exercises near Sitka, April 30-May 2.

April 29, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Cadets to present research projects during Cadet Research Symposium Day

Cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be presenting capstone research projects all across the campus Thursday, May 2nd during Cadet Research Symposium Day.

April 29, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa decommissioned after 34 years of service

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard decommissioned the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa (WPB 1335) during a ceremony, Friday, in Port Angeles, Washington.

April 29, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 119 migrants to Dominican Republic following 2 interdictions near Puerto Rico

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle repatriated 119 migrants to Dominican Republic, Friday, following two interdictions of unlawful, irregular migration attempts near Puerto Rico. The repatriated migrants were transferred to Dominican Republic Navy authorities at San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.

A Coast Guad Station San Juan 33-Special Purpose Craft boat crew rescued three fishermen from the hull of the 22-foot recreational vessel Elaine, April 27, 2024, after a large wave caused the vessel to capsize, approximately two nautical miles north of Dorado, Puerto Rico. All three boaters were wearing their lifejackets and there were not injuries or medical emergencies. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

April 29, 2024

Coast Guard boat crew rescues 3 fishermen from capsized recreational vessel off Dorado, Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard Station San Juan boat crew rescued three fishermen from a capsized vessel, approximately two nautical miles north of Dorado, Puerto Rico, Saturday. The men were reportedly fishing aboard the 22-foot recreational vessel Elaine when their vessel was overtaken by a large wave. All three boaters were wearing their lifejackets when rescued.

April 29, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Auxiliary, multiple agencies hold Kayaking 101 classes across 7 states

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Auxiliary, multiple agencies hold Kayaking 101 classes across 7 states.

A portion of the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) stands for a photo on March 14, 2024, in Santa Rita, Guam. In January 2024, the Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Washington, D.C., was marked by the commendation of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Hopley Yeaton Cutter Excellence Award (Small). This accolade recognizes operational efficiency and pays tribute to the spirit of pioneering leadership and maritime governance that defines the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

April 29, 2024

USCGC Frederick Hatch: A beacon of excellence and diplomacy in the Pacific

Honoring the Legacy of Maritime Excellence In January 2024, the Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Washington, D.C., was marked by the commendation of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Hopley Yeaton Cutter Excellence Award (Small). This accolade recognizes operational efficiency and pays tribute to the spirit of pioneering leadership and maritime governance that defines the U.S. Coast Guard. "I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of the Frederick Hatch crew that led to our success over the past year and the cutter's subsequent selection for this award. They pushed the boundaries of what is possible for Fast Response Cutters and Oceania operations while overcoming significant challenges, and their influence across the region and Service cannot be overstated. It was an honor to accept the award alongside them, as the camaraderie and teamwork they have developed make Frederick Hatch a great place to work every day," said Lt. Patrick Dreiss, commanding officer of USCGC Frederick Hatch.

Members of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam provide instruction in search and rescue planning and operations during a SAR exercise with partners in the Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, on April 18, 2024. The exercise involved comprehensive seminars and functional drills designed to strengthen SAR response across the region. Key components of the training included SAR system fundamentals, alerting procedures, communications, and a SAR OPS software demonstration, alongside an overdue vessel check sheet exercise. Participants included the Pohnpei State Division of Fire and Emergency Services and Pohnpei Division of Fish and Wildlife. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Henry Dunphy)

April 29, 2024

FSM partners conduct successful SAR operation on the heels of exercise with U.S. Coast Guard

SANTA RITA, Guam — Partners in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, successfully concluded a search and rescue (SAR) operation for an overdue vessel off Pohnpei on April 25, 2024, demonstrating the value of recent enhancements in regional SAR capabilities and coordination. This operation coincided closely with the Federated States of Micronesia SAR Exercise 2024, held from April 15-16 in Chuuk and April 18 in Pohnpei. The exercise involved comprehensive seminars and functional drills designed to strengthen SAR response across the region. Key components of the training included SAR system fundamentals, alerting procedures, communications, and a SAR OPS software demonstration, alongside an overdue vessel check sheet exercise.

A Coast Guard Station Sand Key boat crew rescued a diver after she reportedly exhibited symptoms of decompression sickness aboard a commercial diving vessel, 16 miles west of Indian Rocks Beach, April 28, 2024. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders were notified, around 3:10 p.m., by dive boat personnel that the 52-year-old female became ill after completing a 41-minute dive at 80 feet.

April 28, 2024

Coast Guard rescues diver off Indian Rocks Beach

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Sand Key boat crew rescued a diver, Sunday, after she reportedly exhibited symptoms of decompression sickness aboard a commercial diving vessel, 16 miles west of Indian Rocks Beach.

The Coast Guard’s latest 418-foot National Security Cutter, James (WSML 754), is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Thursday, July 30, 2015. The James is the fifth of eight planned National Security Cutters – the largest and most technologically advanced class of cutters in the Coast Guard’s fleet. The cutters’ design provides better sea-keeping, higher sustained transit speeds, greater endurance and range, and the ability to launch and recover small boats from astern, as well as aviation support facilities and a flight deck for helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist David Lau)

April 28, 2024

US Coast Guard Cutter James to arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) and its crew are scheduled to arrive, Monday, at the Port of Buenos Aires. This visit marks a significant moment in the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Argentina, aimed at enhancing maritime security and combating illicit activities at sea. During this visit, the crew will also conduct joint drills on the high seas with their Argentine counterparts, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of this mission.

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Coast Guard assists 11 beset by weather on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana https://t.co/qQQ9GnzX94

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