Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir | U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam | 09.16.2025
SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completed a robust operational period from Aug. 11 to Sept. 1, patrolling the maritime borders of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to ensure border security and territorial integrity. The crew met all objectives, including enforcing federal laws, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and maintaining......
Courtesy Story | U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area | 09.11.2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard’s Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) achieved a significant milestone in its counter-drug mission, completing its 1,000th interdiction of suspected narco-trafficking vessels Aug. 25. Since October 1, 2024, HITRON has interdicted $3.3 billion in illicit narcotics destined for the United States via maritime routes, a three-fold......
Courtesy Story | U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area | 09.02.2025
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned home to Cape Canaveral, Aug. 19, following a 59-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage. During the patrol, Vigilant’s crew interdicted 3,100 pounds of illicit drugs in the Caribbean Sea while underway in the Coast Guard Southeast District’s area of operations. Vigilant’s crew deployed......
Courtesy Story | U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area | 08.29.2025
KEY WEST, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) returned to their home port in Key West, Friday, following a 75-day maritime border security patrol in the Windward Passage, Florida Straits and Caribbean Sea. During the patrol, Mohawk’s crew deployed to the Coast Guard Southeast District (CGD-SE) area of responsibility, where crews conducted multi-mission......
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Riley Perkofski | U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District | 08.22.2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater helicopter aircrew conducts search and rescue training with Coast Guard Station Sand Key boat crews in Sand Key, Florida, August 13, 2025. U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg boatcrews regularly hold hoist training with Air Station Clearwater aircrews to maintain their qualifications and crew readiness. Station Stand Key crews and......
Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir | U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam | 08.22.2025
SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew completed a 28-day operational period under Operation Rematau from July 14 to August 11, delivering robust maritime security, safety, and community engagement across Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The patrol emphasized U.S. Coast Guard priorities of border control, territorial integrity, homeland......
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew West | U.S. Coast Guard East District | 08.22.2025
WILMINGTON, Del. — A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay’s enforcement division led a joint operation with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance with federal regulations at the Port of Wilmington, Tuesday....
Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir | U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam | 08.16.2025
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard and partners in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, successfully concluded the Federated States of Micronesia Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise 2025 on August 1, demonstrating the value of recent enhancements in regional SAR capabilities and coordination. The exercise, held from July 28 to August 1 in Pohnpei, involved comprehensive......
