Republic of Korea Coast Guard vessel KCG Taepyongyang (KCG-3016), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) and Japan Coast Guard vessel JCGC Wakasa (PL-93) patrol in formation during a trilateral exercise in the East Sea, June 6, 2024. Coast Guardsmen from Japan, Republic of Korea and the United States used the trilateral exercise as an opportunity to rehearse cohesion … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter Conducts Training with Brazilian Navy
U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Steven Wrigley, a crewmember assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754), walks the pier in the Port of Fortaleza, Brazil, June 3, 2024. James’ port visit to Fortaleza is part of the cutter's current deployment in support of Operation Southern Cross, strengthening relationships and laying the foundation for increased … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter Seneca Returns Home After a Two-Month Patrol
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) patrols off the coast of Haiti, April 13, 2024, during a deployment to the Windward Passage. The crew of Seneca completed a 58-day patrol in the Windward Passage and Florida Straits to deter illegal migration while supporting Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS). (U.S. Coast Guard … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Offloads $468 Million Worth of Cocaine
MAY 29, 2024 — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) offloaded approximately 33,768 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of $468 million, on Tuesday in San Diego. “The crew put in an incredible amount of work over very long hours, and I couldn’t be prouder of them,” said Capt. Rula Deisher, commanding officer, Coast Guard Cutter Munro. “Their dedication and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard and Brazil Partner to Combat Illegal Fishing
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) moors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 20, 2024. The James arrived in Rio de Janeiro for a scheduled port visit during Operation Southern Cross 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Kaczmarek) MAY 24, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) arrived in the port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for a … [Read more...]