MARCH 11, 2025 — Accomplishing its missions, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew departed the Antarctic region Tuesday, after 65 days south of the Antarctic Circle in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2025. Operation Deep Freeze is an annual event, led by the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) in conjunction with the Department of Defense, to support the U.S. … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Seizes $141 Million in Illicit Drugs
Crew members from USCGC Valiant (WMEC 621) stand at parade rest in front of interdicted narcotics at Base Miami Beach, Florida, Mar. 6, 2025. The Valiant's crew secured the illegal drugs from six interdictions in the international waters of the Caribbean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg) MARCH 7, 2025 – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Deploys to American Samoa to Patrol Border
A boat crew assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu gets underway alongside an American Samoa Department of Homeland Security boat crew to conduct search and rescue training offshore Pago Pago, American Samoa, Feb. 24, 2025. MSST Honolulu and Coast Guard Sector Honolulu personnel deployed to American Samoa to train alongside agency partners, … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Transfers 23 Aliens to Bahamas
FEBRUARY 24, 2025 – Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell's crew returned 23 aliens of mixed nationalities to The Bahamas, Saturday, following an illegal maritime venture interdiction in U.S. territorial waters southeast of Key Biscayne. A suspected smuggler was transferred ashore to Homeland Security Investigations custody to support further investigation for potential … [Read more...]
Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Scholarships
FEBRUARY 14, 2025 – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Coast Guard Foundation scholarship season will be accepted from February 1 to April 1, 2025. This annual scholarship program provides financial … [Read more...]