AUGUST 4, 2025 - The Coast Guard was established as the Revenue-Marine, Aug. 4, 1790, when President George Washington signed a bill drafted by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, authorizing the construction of 10 cutters that would be part of the Treasury Department. The new fleet was used to clamp down on smuggling, resulting from the high tariffs the U.S. had placed … [Read more...]

JULY 30, 2025 — U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit Los Angeles, Aug. 1-3, 2025 and be open for public tours. Eagle will be moored at Berth 50/51 in San Pedro’s Outer Harbor, near 3600 Miner Street, San Pedro, CA, and will offer free public tours during the following dates and times: Friday, Aug. 1 (1 to 4 p.m.) Saturday, Aug. 2 (10 a.m. to 7 … [Read more...]

JULY 30, 2025 – Coast Guard units from throughout the Northwest District and Pacific Area are participating in Seattle Seafair and Fleetweek 2025. Coast Guardsmen assigned to Coast Guard Station Seattle, Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Teams, as well as the Coast Guard Cutter Osprey are scheduled to participate in the Parade of Ships, July 29, at 1:00 p.m. Preceding … [Read more...]

Friends and family members observe the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) as it returns to home port in Alameda, California, July 16, 2025. The Munro returned to their home port following a 20,000-nautical-mile, 121-day deployment patrolling the Bering Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel LaVallee) JULY 25, 2025 — The crew of the U.S. Coast … [Read more...]

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle (WIX-327) sails under the Golden Gate Bridge in the San Francisco Bay, June 25, 2025. The Barque Eagle last visited the San Francisco Bay in 2008. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hunter Schnabel) JULY 24, 2025 - U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit San Francisco and be open to visitors, July … [Read more...]