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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.

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/

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