Former Master Chief Petty Officers of the Coast Guard stand in front of the Coast Guard Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759), which is named for the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG), Charles Calhoun, April 20, 2024, in North Charleston, South Carolina. From left, MCPOCG #13 Jason Vanderhaden, MCPOCG #10 Skip Bowen, MCPOCG #8 Vince Patton, MCPOCG #7 Eric Trent, … [Read more...]
Task Force Continues to Prevent Unlawful Maritime Migration
APRIL 15, 2024 – Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) federal, state and local partner agencies continue to patrol the Florida Straits, Windward Passage, Mona Passage and Caribbean Sea to prevent and deter irregular unlawful maritime migration to the United States. Anyone attempting to unlawfully enter the United States by sea will be rescued and repatriated to … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter Dependable Celebrated for 56 Years’ Service
APRIL 11, 2024 — The Coast Guard held a heritage recognition ceremony Tuesday in Virginia Beach to honor the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dependable (WMEC 626) and its 56 years of service to the nation. The ceremony, which served to celebrate the Dependable’s legacy, underscored the cutter’s reputational motto, “Count on Us - Credibility Built on Excellence,” in the presence of … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Repatriates 101 Illegals to Dominican Republic
APRIL 10, 2024 — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 101 illegal migrants to Dominican Republic, Monday, following three interdictions of unlawful, irregular migration attempts during the weekend near Puerto Rico. The migrants were transferred to Dominican Republic authorities during two separate rendezvous with the Dominican Republic Navy vessel … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Interdicts More Than $24 Million in Illegal Narcotics
Crew members from USCGC Margaret Norvell (WPC 1105) board a drug smuggling vessel carrying 30 bales of illegal narcotics approximately 190 miles south of Puerto Rico March 24, 2024. The bales weighed more than 1,850 pounds and have an estimated street value of approximately $24.3 million. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of the USCGC Margaret Norvell crew) APRIL 8, 2024 … [Read more...]