JULY 13, 2026 — A Mexican citizen was rescued at sea Tuesday by the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing after suffering traumatic injuries aboard a fishing vessel. U.S. Coast Guard District 11 received the distress call Monday from the Azteca 5 fishing vessel, 700 nautical miles from the coast of Cabo San Lucas, requesting emergency medical care. The … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Restoring Long-Closed Runway
JULY 8, 2026 — Coast Guard leaders, elected officials, industry partners, and community stakeholders gathered Tuesday at Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City to break ground on a $32 million recapitalization of Runway 1-19, restoring a critical operational capability to one of the nation’s busiest Coast Guard aviation installations. The event marks the beginning of a multi-year … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Assesses Typhoon Damage in Guam
JULY 7, 2026 — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam crews continue to assess aids to navigation and channel conditions across the Marianas on Tuesday following Super Typhoon Bavi, working toward reopening ports to daylight operations as soon as it is safe to do so. "My team is on the water and in the air methodically checking our waterways before we lift … [Read more...]
Barque Eagle Offering Free Tours During Sail4th 250
JULY 3, 2026 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to arrive in New York City and participate in the Sail4th 250 celebrations. During its port of call, the Eagle will moor in Manhattan at Pier 17 (South Street Seaport) and be open for free public tours. Sail4th 250 is part of a national series of maritime events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Seven from Boat Fire
JULY 3, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a 45-foot vessel fire with seven people aboard on the Canadian side of the Detroit River, Thursday morning. Coast Guard Sector Detroit watchstanders received a request for assistance from Joint Rescue Coordination Center Trenton at 2:56 a.m. following a report of a pleasure craft that had caught fire with all seven people … [Read more...]