Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) detected and followed a Russian Federation Vishnya-class naval vessel Monday south of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Alex Haley patrolled under Operation Frontier Sentinel, a Coast Guard operation designed to meet presence with presence when strategic competitors operate in and around U.S. waters (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy … [Read more...]

AUGUST 8, 2024 — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned to their home port at Base Honolulu, Thursday, after completing a 122-day patrol in the Northern Pacific, Bering Sea, and American Arctic. Kimball’s crew patrolled in support of Operation Alaskan Groundfish Enforcer, Alaskan Sentinel and Bering Shield, promoting maritime governance by enforcing … [Read more...]

The U.S. Coast Guard joined coast guards and navies from 13 nations, between June 24 and July 9, in an exercise hosted by Ecuador to align international mission priorities seeking to ensure the defense, security, multinational cooperation and governance of the maritime domain of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) AUGUST 7, 2024 – The U.S. Coast Guard … [Read more...]

Coast Guard members from across Seattle participated in the annual Torchlight Parade as part of the 75th annual Seafair Festival in Seattle, Washington, Saturday July 27, 2024. Seafair is a multi-week festival with events across the Puget Sound that has been running since 1950. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter) JULY 31, 2024 - Coast … [Read more...]

Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) crew members pose for a group photo with White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Dr. Rahul Gupta, center right, July 19, in Washington, D.C. at the White House. James' crew was recognized with the top maritime interdiction during the annual United States Interdiction Coordinator Awards ceremony. (Photo courtesy of the … [Read more...]