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April 17, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to host free, public Community Day in Houston, Texas

WHAT: Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston to host a free, public Community Day WHO: Members from Coast Guard units throughout the Houston-Galveston area WHEN: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024 WHERE: Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston, 13411 Hillard St, Houston, TX 77034

April 16, 2024

UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for missing man near Port Mansfield, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard has suspended its search at 10:09 a.m. Tuesday for a missing 19-year-old man near Port Mansfield, Texas.

April 16, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard conducts medical evacuation and delivers drought relief in Federated States of Micronesia

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia — Following a high-profile rescue of three mariners from Pikelot Atoll, the U.S. Coast Guard, operating through the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and coordinated by U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam with U.S. Embassy and USAID partners, continued their vital service in the Pacific by conducting a critical medical evacuation and delivering more than 15,000 lbs. of essential drought relief supplies to several island communities from April 9 – 13, 2024. "This past week, the crew demonstrated profound capability and compassion," said Lt. Ray Cerrato, commanding officer of the Oliver Henry. "The little moments of true empathy—from CS1 Pablo, our ship's cook and a certified EMT, who cared for the boy during our overnight transit, to GM2 and MKC, who gave up their own sleeping quarters so that the boy's parents could rest— really reflect the deep humanity and commitment of our team. It's personal, and they make these sacrifices without second thoughts. That is the true spirit of the Coast Guard."

April 16, 2024

Coast Guard Sector New York to hold change-of-command ceremony

NEW YORK — Capt. Zeita Merchant is scheduled to relinquish command of Coast Guard Sector New York to Capt. Jonathan Andrechik Monday, during a change-of-command ceremony at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in Manhattan. Click the link above to view the full news release.

April 16, 2024

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

The Coast Guard is seeking comment on a potential regulated navigation area for certain waters surrounding Port Miami. The notice was published in the federal register, Thursday.

April 16, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs U.S. passenger from Disney cruise ship 180 miles northwest of Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew conducted a medevac for a Disney Fantasy cruise ship passenger, Monday, in Atlantic Ocean waters 180 miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The medevac patient was a 35-year-old pregnant woman, U.S. citizen, who experienced health complications and required a higher level of medical care ashore.

April 16, 2024

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: US Coast Guard to commission newest national security cutter, named for first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, in North Charleston, South Carolina

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.  — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759), the service’s newest national security cutter, Saturday, in North Charlston. The event will be presided over by Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan. The cutter’s namesake comes from the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Charles L. Calhoun. The commissioning ceremony’s date of April 20 is in honor of Calhoun’s birthday. WHO: Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan; Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Heath Jones; Capt. Timothy Sommella, the commanding officer of the Calhoun; and Calhoun crew members. WHAT:  Commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard’s newest national security cutter. WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 10 a.m. WHERE: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 2000 Bainbridge Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405.

April 15, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies searching for missing man near Port Mansfield, Texas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas— The Coast Guard, along with partner agencies, is searching for a man near Port Mansfield, Texas, Monday.

April 14, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 6 boaters near Freeport, Texas

Houston — The Coast Guard rescued six people from their vessel that was taking on water 7 miles offshore from Freeport, Texas, Sunday.

April 14, 2024

Coast Guard conducts joint rescue with San Francisco Police Department and Pilot Boat

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard assisted with the rescue of four boaters after their vessel capsized

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