JUNE 17, 2024 — The U.S. Coast Guard hosted Capt. Kazushi Sakae and over 40 cadets from the Japanese Coast Guard training ship, Kojima, during their visit to Guam on June 12, 2024. The event marked a significant moment of international cooperation and camaraderie between the two maritime services. The Kojima's visit included a reception aboard the ship later that evening, … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Cutter Healy Departs for Arctic Deployment
The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departs Seattle for a multi-month deployment through the Arctic, June 12, 2024. The Healy is the United States' largest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker and was commissioned in 2000. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler) JUNE 14, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Barque Eagle to Visit San Juan for Public Tours
JUNE 11, 2024 — The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, June 14th, at 10 a.m., and will be open for free public tours through Sunday. The Eagle is scheduled to moor at Pier 3 in Old San Juan, where it will begin hosting public tours in the afternoon. “We are thrilled for Eagle’s visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico, … [Read more...]
New Chapter in Pacific Maritime Cooperation
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...]