Photo By NAVCENT Public Affairs | 230508-N-NO146-1001 GULF OF OMAN (May 8, 2023) Bags of illegal drugs sit on the deck of a fishing vessel seized by U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter USCGC Glen Harris (WPC 1144) in the Gulf of Oman, May 8, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MAY 8, 2023 – A U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter seized more than $30 million of heroin and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Foundation Announces 2023 Run to Remember
APRIL 26, 2023 — The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today its annual Run to Remember will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, 2023. The event honors fallen Coast Guard heroes and their families, and raises funds for the organization’s … [Read more...]
Navy, Coast Guard Begin Oceania Maritime Security Initiative Patrol
MARCH 24, 2023 — The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard began their joint patrol in the Western Pacific under the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) to reduce and eliminate illegal, unregulated, unreported fishing, combat transnational crimes, and enhance regional security, March 20. “OMSI is imperative to ensure that the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission … [Read more...]
2023 Coast Guard Marathon in Elizabeth City, N.C.
MARCH 2, 2023 - The official road race of the United States Coast Guard returns to Elizabeth City, N.C. attracting thousands of runners of all skill levels from around the country. The event will include a race expo, full marathon, half marathon, 5k race and post-race celebration. This year’s marathon event features a new course showcasing even more local landmarks. The … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Breaks Ice to Resupply Station
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 — The cracking and breaking of ice on a metal hull can be heard from land as the heavy icebreaker U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) enters the harbor of McMurdo Station, Antarctica to move the ice pier out of the way for an incoming modular causeway system. Polar Star approached and guided the ice pier with cautious ease. “The biggest challenge … [Read more...]