Category: US Coast Guard

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Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters and their dogs off Maryland

Source: United States Coast Guard

11/15/2024 01:39 PM EST

Coast Guard crews rescued two boaters and their two dogs after their 31-foot sailboat ran aground south of Fleeton Point, Maryland, Thursday.

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Coast Guard Holds Ribbon-Cutting/Commissioning Ceremony for New Air Station Ventura 

Source: United States Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 11/13/2024 08:00 PM EST

 

 

11/13/2024 07:21 PM EST

The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of its newest air station at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The ribbon cutting and commissioning ceremony was held today, marking the establishment of the newest Coast Guard air station in 25 years. Air Station Ventura features a $70 million state-of-the-art, 48,000 square foot hangar and a 12,000 square foot administration facility, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have the resources needed to carry out their vital missions. This new facility is expected to house three MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and approximately 100 personnel, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard’s capabilities in the region. 

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Coast Guard rescues 3 from sinking boat south of Long Beach, NY

Source: United States Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 11/13/2024 05:15 PM EST

 

 

11/13/2024 05:00 PM EST

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard rescued three people Sunday after their boat sank off the coast of Long Island. (Click the link to read the full press release.)

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Coast Guard repatriates 17 migrants to Dominican Republic following vessel interdiction in the Mona Passage

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

11/13/2024 01:27 PM EST

The Coast Guard repatriated 17 migrants to the Dominican Republic, Saturday, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful maritime migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico.  One of the interdicted migrants remains in U.S. custody to face federal prosecution by the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico attempting to illegally re-enter the United States under 8 U.S.C. 1326.  

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CORRECTION: Coast Guard rescues 3 from the water near Kayak Island, Alaska

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release

  

U.S. Coast Guard 17th District Alaska
Contact: 17th District Public Affairs
Office: (907) 463-2065
After Hours: (907) 463-2065
17th District online newsroom

 

11/12/2024 08:43 PM EST

Editors Note: Correction to the time the helicopter crew arrived on scene and conducted the rescue.

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Coast Guard medically evacuates U.S. passenger from Carnival Vista cruise ship near Puerto Rico

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

11/12/2024 06:51 PM EST

A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew conducted a medical evacuation of a Carnival Vista cruise ship passenger, Thursday, approximately 45 miles southwest of Mona Island, Puerto Rico. The patient was a 69-year-old woman, U.S. citizen, who experienced health complications and required a higher level of medical care ashore. Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a communication from the Carnival Vista, Thursday afternoon, requesting a medical evacuation to transport the patient to a hospital in Puerto Rico. 

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Video Available: Coast Guard rescues 3 from the water near Kayak Island, Alaska

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release

  

U.S. Coast Guard 17th District Alaska
Contact: 17th District Public Affairs
Office: (907) 463-2065
After Hours: (907) 463-2065
17th District online newsroom

 

11/12/2024 06:09 PM EST

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard rescued three survivors after they abandoned ship 58 miles east

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold rescheduled commissioning and ribbon-cutting ceremony for newest air station in more than 25 years

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

11/12/2024 12:06 PM EST

WHAT: Commissiong and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coast Guard Air Station Ventura WHO: • Vice Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area • Rear Admiral Joseph R. Buzzella, commander, Coast Guard District Eleven • Rear Adm. Mike E. Campbell, director, Coast Guard Acquisition Programs and Program Executive Officer • Cmdr. Amanda Sardone, commanding officer, Coast Guard Air Station Ventura WHEN: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu: 190 Third St., Point Mugu, CA 93042.

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Coast Guard establishes new JROTC program at Innovation High School in Orlando – one of four new units for 2024-2025 academic year

Source: United States Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 11/12/2024 10:45 AM EST

 

 

11/12/2024 10:16 AM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Coast Guard established a new Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at Innovation High School in Orlando, Nov. 8.

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U.S. Coast Guard reminds boaters to prepare for colder temperatures and rougher seas

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

11/09/2024 12:48 PM EST

After a tragic start to the recreational Dungeness crab season the U.S. Coast Guard urges boaters and fishermen to take precautions and be aware of the unique risks that cold water and rough seas present.