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Coast Guard establishes first California-based Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program

Source: United States Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/28/2023 01:00 PM EDT

 

 

10/28/2023 12:38 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Coast Guard announces the establishment of its first California-based Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, in San Diego, Friday Rear Adm. Andrew M. Sugimoto, Eleventh District Commander, announced the program’s official West Coast launch at Mission Bay High School in San Diego, Friday morning.

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U.S. Coast Guard dispatches assistance to Vanuatu in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Lola

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/28/2023 06:48 PM EDT

HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard was on scene to provide timely assistance and support to the island nation of Vanuatu following the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Lola, Oct. 26, 2023.

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Utah man recovered unresponsive off the ‘Balneario’ beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/27/2023 01:48 AM EDT

The search for a Utah man ended Friday morning after he was found unresponsive and recovered by a lifeguard from the ‘Balneario’ beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.   Recovered is Ben Kerbs, 52, from Utah, who reportedly was last seen alive by his wife while paddling out from Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach) in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

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UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for overdue fishing vessel 80 miles off Brunswick, Georgia

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release  

U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Jacksonville
Office: 904-714-7606/7607
After Hours: 786-393-4138
PA Detachment Jacksonville online newsroom

 

10/26/2023 07:31 PM EDT

The Coast Guard suspended its search, Thursday, for three people aboard an overdue 31-foot fishing vessel offshore Brunswick, Georgia, pending new information.

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USCGC Oliver Henry concludes 28-day patrol, strengthening sovereignty and resource security in Blue Pacific

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/27/2023 03:24 AM EDT

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to homeport on Oct. 15 after a 28-day patrol that reinforced the U.S. commitment to sovereignty and resource security in the Federated States of Micronesia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond. The mission, which was part of Operation Rematau and the broader U.S. Coast Guard’s Operation Blue Pacific, fortifies the U.S. reputation as a reliable, trusted partner in the region.

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Coast Guard continues search for missing kayaker in Keyport Harbor

Source: United States Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/24/2023 03:45 PM EDT

 

 

10/24/2023 02:34 PM EDT

NEW YORK – The Coast Guard and partner agencies continue search for a missing kayaker in Keyport Harbor, NJ.  Click to read more.

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Coast Guard repatriates 14 migrants to Dominican Republic, following unlawful voyage interdiction in Mona Passage

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/24/2023 03:51 PM EDT

Coast Guard crews repatriated 14 migrants to Dominican Republic, Monday, following the interdiction of a grossly overloaded makeshift vessel in Mona Passage waters off the west coast of Puerto Rico. One other Dominican man interdicted in the group remains in federal custody and is facing federal prosecution at the U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico on a charge of attempted illegal re-entry into the United States under 8 U.S.C. 1326.

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Media Advisory: Media invited as Coast Guard establishes its first Junior ROTC unit in Great Lakes region at ASPIRA Business and Finance High School in Chicago

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release  

Ninth Coast Guard District Great Lakes
Contact: Ninth District Public Affairs
Office: (216) 902-6020
After Hours: (216) 310-2608

 

10/24/2023 05:21 PM EDT

CHICAGO — Media are invited to attend as the Coast Guard and ASPIRA Business and Finance High School conduct a commissioning ceremony establishing the Great Lakes region’s first Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to recognize Bay County as official Coast Guard Community

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release  

U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom

 

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U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam ensures maritime safety and environmental stewardship with notable tank vessel exam

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/24/2023 12:18 AM EDT

SANTA RITA, Guam – Marine inspectors from the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, under the authority of the Captain of the Port Guam, conducted a Certificate of Compliance (COC) examination and Port State Control inspection on the tank vessel Cindy Glory Sept. 22, 2023. This inspection marked a significant milestone as it was the vessel’s first COC and first time in U.S. waters.

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