Crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Florence Finch (WPC 1157) stand at attention during the commissioning for the cutter held in Seattle, Oct. 24, 2024. The cutters namesake, Florence Ebersole Smith Finch, was a Filipino-American and a member of the World War II resistance against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 23, 2024 — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier offloaded 664 pounds (301 kgs) of seized cocaine and transferred custody of six smugglers to Coast Guard Investigative Service and FBI Special Agents in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Saturday. The interdiction is the result of multi-agency efforts in support of the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force, while the seized … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 10, 2024 — The Coast Guard District Seven Area Command pre-staged and prepositioned personnel, aircraft, and boats in advance of Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall late Wednesday evening. “The Coast Guard stands Always Ready to support the State of Florida and any other impacted states or communities in the wake of hurricane Milton,” said Rear. Adm. Douglas … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 9, 2024 — 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 continued assistance to Coast Guard families impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Beryl and Tropical Storm Debby, as well as those affected by glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. With Hurricane … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 8, 2024 — The crew of Coast Guard Cutters Joseph Doyle and Joseph Napier returned 58 migrants to the Dominican Republic between Saturday and Monday, following the interdictions of an irregular, unlawful maritime migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. The cutter Joseph Doyle crew returned 56 migrants to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel, Saturday, … [Read more...]