Secretary Kristi Noem presents medals to Lieutenant Ian Hopper, Lieutenant Blair Oguiofor, Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Seth Reece of Air Station Corpus Christi during a ceremony on July 11, 2025. The medals recognize their roles in the Camp Mystic rescue on July 4, when Coast Guard crews evacuated dozens of campers and staff amid flash … [Read more...]

JULY 10, 2025 — The Coast Guard Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families all across the country. In the aftermath of the devastating flooding across central Texas, supporters are stepping up in recognition of the heroic, lifesaving work of Coast Guard crews from Texas and … [Read more...]

JULY 8, 2025 — U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit Seattle for the first time since 2008 and be open to visitors on July 9 and 10. Eagle will be moored at Pier 66 and will offer free public tours the following dates and times: Wednesday, July 9 (1 – 4 p.m.) Thursday, July 10 (10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.) No tickets are required and tours are free of … [Read more...]

JULY 7, 2025 – The Coast Guard, along with a unified command, is responding to an area affected by flash flooding near Kerrville, Texas. Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a report July 4th at approximately 5:57 am from Texas A&M Task Force 1 personnel requesting assistance for rescue operations in response to flooding near Kerrville, Texas. An MH-65 Dolphin … [Read more...]

JULY 3, 2025 – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland’s crew offloaded approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $20.1 million, Wednesday, at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach. The seized contraband was the result of four interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the crews of HMCS William Hall and HNLMS Friesland with embarked Coast Guard law … [Read more...]