JULY 1, 2024 — The Coast Guard commissioned its 56th Fast Response Cutter and first one to be stationed in the Pacific Northwest during a ceremony held in Astoria, Ore., Thursday. Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC-1156) is the first of three planned Fast Response Cutter’s (FRC) to be homeported in Astoria. The ceremony was presided by Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, Pacific … [Read more...]

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC 624) is moored to the pier in full-dress, June 21, 2024, for the cutter's heritage recognition ceremony in Pensacola, Florida. Dauntless was recognized for 56 years of service to the nation in the presence of current and former crew members, family, and friends before it was placed in commission, special status. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by … [Read more...]

JUNE 21, 2024 — The Coast Guard is scheduled to enforce an exclusion zone established under a temporary special local regulation in New York Harbor from Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23, in support of Sail Grand Prix 2024. Sail Grand Prix (Sail GP) will bring 10 international teams to Upper New York Bay to compete in close-to-shore racing with F50 catamarans, capable … [Read more...]

JUNE 17, 2024 — The U.S. Coast Guard hosted Capt. Kazushi Sakae and over 40 cadets from the Japanese Coast Guard training ship, Kojima, during their visit to Guam on June 12, 2024. The event marked a significant moment of international cooperation and camaraderie between the two maritime services. The Kojima's visit included a reception aboard the ship later that evening, … [Read more...]

The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departs Seattle for a multi-month deployment through the Arctic, June 12, 2024. The Healy is the United States' largest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker and was commissioned in 2000. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler) JUNE 14, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed … [Read more...]