MAY 28, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard conducted a trilateral search and rescue exercise in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Victoria, British Columbia on May 21. The joint operation aimed to enhance interoperability, communication, and coordination among the three nations during complex maritime emergencies. During the exercise, … [Read more...]

MAY 27, 2026 - The Coast Guard commissioned its newest fast response cutter, the Vincent Danz, for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony in New York City, May 22. The cutter's namesake, Vincent Danz, was serving in the New York City Police Department's emergency services unit when he responded to the 9/11 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. Danz … [Read more...]

A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport lowers Petty Officer 2nd Class Ben Sobels, Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician onto God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, May 24, 2026. The aircrew was able to safely transport her to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for treatment of her injuries. (Photo courtesy of Lincoln City Fire) MAY 26, … [Read more...]

MAY 22, 2026 — Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City aircrew transported two people in stable condition after their plane crashed on North Fox Island in Lake Michigan Wednesday. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes watchstanders received notification of a plane crash with two people aboard at 6:45 p.m. An Air Station Traverse City MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew launched, … [Read more...]

MAY 21, 2026 – In support of National Safe Boating Week, held from May 16 to 22, the Coast Guard urges all boaters and paddlers throughout the country to become knowledgeable on water safety as we enter the 2026 boating season. As the weather improves, the Coast Guard reminds mariners that conditions can change quickly. Last year, the Coast Guard responded to 1,295 search … [Read more...]