Story by Josiah Moss | U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam | 01.17.2024
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam crews successfully resolved the Rescue 21 issue restoring VHF-FM radio communications in the Mariana Islands, the evening of Jan. 16, 2024. "We express our sincere gratitude for the public's patience and support from our partners during this brief communication disruption; ensuring the safety of all individuals remains......
Story by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir | U.S. Coast Guard Oceania District | 09.21.2018
Communications are vital to survival. Never more so than when you call for help on VHF Channel 16 the international hailing and distress frequency. Recently, the region was affected by Typhoon Mangkhut. The storm impacted the islands as a Category 2 typhoon Sept. 10, before strengthening to a Category 5 typhoon striking both the Philippines and later China. Guam and Rota were spared a......
Courtesy Story | U.S. Coast Guard Oceania District | 10.22.2015
“Full operating capability” has been achieved on shared infrastructure designed by state of Hawaii and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) engineering professionals to provide robust and survivable communication links and facilities throughout Hawaii....
