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04/30/2026

Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella has officially been designated as the U.S. Coast Guard’s Ancient Albatross, an esteemed honor recognizing him as the longest-serving active-duty aviator.
This distinction celebrates a career of sustained excellence and dedication to mission success.

Under Force Design 28, he will serve as the Coast Guard’s Aviation Champion, the service’s strongest advocate for the needs in the interest of safety and posterity of the aviation community.

03/27/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West and Marine Forces Special Operations Command recently conducted helicopter insertion training aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Elm to prepare for operations in complex maritime environments.

This training and partnership strengthens our ability to board vessels, stop threats at sea, and protect the nation’s maritime approaches.



📸: Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Sappey & Petty Officer 2nd Class Austin Hernandez

03/26/2026

Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella formally assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West.

As Pacific Area commander, Buzzella will guide efforts to enhance operational readiness, strengthen international partnerships, and advance national security priorities throughout the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

02/13/2026

U.S. Coast Guard divers from regional dive lockers conduct an inspection of the USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) in the challenging icy environment of the Ross Sea as part of Operation Deep Freeze 2026. Led by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica provides crucial logistic support for the United States Antarctic Program, a mission the U.S. military has proudly supported since 1955. This year's operation also commemorates the Polar Star’s 50th year of service, highlighting its enduring legacy in one of the most demanding peacetime missions.

This boat sank after running aground on rocks near Kodiak, Alaska!Our crews responded quickly, rescuing both survivors f...
02/09/2026

This boat sank after running aground on rocks near Kodiak, Alaska!

Our crews responded quickly, rescuing both survivors from the vessel before it sank.

With the assistance of good Samaritan vessels in the area, the USCG Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic command center identified the fishing vessel Quantum, launched an MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew, and hoisted both crewmembers from the boat to safety with no reported injuries!

The vessel has been recovered from the water, with no visible signs of pollution.

The Coast Guard Arctic District stands ready to respond to maritime crises through preparation and response operations in the challenging and expansive Alaska environment.

Bravo Zulu to everyone involved in this response including:

* An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak
* Sector Western Alaska & U.S. Arctic command center watchstanders
* Good Samaritan vessels Voyager and Discovery, whose communications with the watchstanders proved vital for this rescue
� Read More:

https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4384717/coast-guard-rescues-2-people-near-kodiak-alaska/

02/06/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Andrew Padilla, command master chief aboard USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10), discusses engineering responsibilities during Operation Deep Freeze 2026. Every year, a joint and total force team works together to ensure the success of Operation Deep Freeze operations. Active, guard, and reserve service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy work together to forge a strong Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica that continues the proud tradition of U.S. military support to the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Bokum)

01/30/2026

On January 21, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star helped clear a path through the icy Ross Sea so the motor vessel Stena Polaris—the largest tanker ever to reach McMurdo Station—could safely make its delivery!

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star cleared a path through the ice-covered Ross Sea for the motor vessel Stena Polari...
01/30/2026

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star cleared a path through the ice-covered Ross Sea for the motor vessel Stena Polaris to navigate on January 21, 2026. The M/V Stena Polaris is the largest tanker to arrive at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, operated by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The M/V Stena Polaris carries supplies to McMurdo Station personnel, along with Pacific Air Forces who are providing 24-hour continuous joint operational and logistical support to the NSF.

The U.S. Antarctic Program, which carries forward the nation’s goals of supporting the Antarctic Treaty, fosters cooperative research with other nations, protects the Antarctic environment and develops measures to ensure only equitable and wise use of resources.

01/23/2026

Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star responds to the cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II, assisting in freeing the ship from pack ice and the safety of the passengers aboard. The Scenic Eclipse II was beset in pack ice roughly eight nautical miles from McMurdo Sound when the Polar Star’s crew conducted two close passes to break the vessel free, then escorted it approximately four nautical miles to open water. On its 50th anniversary of service, the icebreaker remains always ready for the call, kicking off another season of Operation Deep Freeze.

“At 50 years old, Polar Star remains the world’s most capable non-nuclear icebreaker,” said Cmdr. Samuel Blase, the Polar Star’s executive officer. “That’s a testament to the crews that have maintained it over the decades. And with years of service left to give, Polar Star will continue to guide the way in the high latitudes well into the future.”

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