JUNE 10, 2024 — In a display of regional unity and maritime prowess, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia and Base Guam hosted the inaugural Operation Irensia from June 3-9, 2024, at Apra Harbor, Guam. This landmark event, the successful inaugural Operation Irensia, was a testament to the unity and cooperation among Pacific Island nations and allied forces. It also coincided … [Read more...]
U.S., Japan, and Korea Coast Guards Conduct Trilateral Operations
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...]