Coast Guard Cutters Venturous (WMEC 625) and Hamilton (WMSL 753) rendezvous at sea, Nov. 21, 2024, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Venturous’ crew conducted a 40-day counter drug patrol within the Coast Guard Eleventh District area of responsibility in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) JANUARY 14, 2025 — The crew of Coast Guard … [Read more...]

JANUARY 10, 2025 — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter William Flores repatriated 20 Cubans and two dogs to Cuba, Thursday, following an interdiction of an unlawful maritime migration attempt in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 aircrew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a migrant vessel, Dec. 30, approximately 36 … [Read more...]

JANUARY 7, 2025 - The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 39 people to the Dominican Republic, Sunday, following an interdiction of an unlawful maritime migration attempt approximately 41 miles southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Three of the interdicted migrants remain in U.S. custody to face possible federal prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for … [Read more...]

JANUARY 7, 2025 — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes commences Operation Taconite to prevent newly formed ice from hindering commercial vessel traffic. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB 30) is assigned to manage the ice breaking needs of western Lake Superior, specifically the twin ports of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. As ice coverage expands, … [Read more...]

JANUARY 1, 2025 — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew departed Sydney, Friday, to begin their journey across the Southern Ocean en route to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2025. While in Sydney, the crew hosted tours aboard the Polar Star for Consul General Christine Elder and guests from the U.S. Embassy. On December 21, the Polar … [Read more...]