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This week, Atlantic Area Deputy Commander Rear Adm. John Vann met with international leaders at the North Atlantic Coast...
10/23/2026

This week, Atlantic Area Deputy Commander Rear Adm. John Vann met with international leaders at the North Atlantic Coast Guard Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland. The visit highlighted the Coast Guard’s commitment to working with North Atlantic partners to improve maritime-domain awareness, interoperability, search and rescue, pollution response and efforts to counter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and other illicit maritime activity. Our shared objective is a safe, secure, and prosperous North Atlantic.

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10/21/2026

On July 1st, 2026, four off-duty Coast Guardsmen showcased the value of being .

A police officer was ejected from his vessel and hit the propeller after landing in the water. He sustained life-threatening injuries and was found by the crew. Quick thinking and the ability to work as a team saved the officer's life. Bravo Zulu to an incredible effort and rescue.

Read the full story at: https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/4629239/off-duty-coasties-save-police-officers-life-and-legs/

Welcome home, USCGC Tampa (WMEC 902).The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) returned to homeport in Portsmo...
10/17/2026

Welcome home, USCGC Tampa (WMEC 902).

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) returned to homeport in Portsmouth, Virginia, following a counterdrug deployment in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Pacific Viper.

During the patrol, the crew executed six interdictions in international waters, seizing approximately 29,600 pounds of co***ne and 3,355 pounds of ma*****na with an estimated value of $226.7 million.

“This crew was phenomenal in successfully stopping a combined 32,000 pounds of contraband from reaching American shores,” said Capt. Joshua DiPietro, commanding officer of Tampa. “By honing their maritime skills, standing the watch and working together, they intercepted over $226 million in illicit narcotics. Their resounding teamwork during complex operations is astounding. I commend them on their tremendous tenacity and true camaraderie as they worked through long days and nights to successfully complete difficult cases and continue the disruption of transnational criminal organizations.”

The cutter worked alongside tactical law enforcement teams, aviation units, and partner agencies to execute the deployment.

Thank you to the families and loved ones for your steadfast support while the crew was underway. Enjoy your well-earned time home!

“The Coast Guard continues to stand the watch with our partners at U.S. Border Patrol and Joint Task Force-Southern Bord...
10/15/2026

“The Coast Guard continues to stand the watch with our partners at U.S. Border Patrol and Joint Task Force-Southern Border. Together, we are controlling, securing, and defending our borders and maritime approaches to protect America’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” – Vice Adm. Jo-Ann F. Burdian, commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area.

Vice Adm. Burdian and Command Master Chief Mike Farrell visited Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande earlier this month, coinciding with this one-year anniversary of the stand-up of the unit. Working closely with our teammates at U.S. Border Patrol and JTF-SB, the Coast Guard is enforcing a layered, integrated approach to security on the southern border, supporting 1,274 apprehensions in the past year. This joint approach creates a unified effort to protect America’s territorial integrity and disrupt illegal activities.

During the visit, Atlantic Area leadership conducted meetings with U.S. Border Patrol and JTF-SB leadership, including Army Maj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor, Command Sgt. Maj. Carvet Tate, and Chief Patrol Agent Jeffery Stalnaker, to continue our unified front.

Vice Adm. Burdian and Command Master Chief Farrell also spent time talking with the dedicated crews, recognizing their relentless hard work and the personal sacrifices they make serving this mission while deployed away from their families.

Thank you to our crews and joint partners for your continued dedication. US Border Patrol U.S. Northern Command

10/12/2026

Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Teams Mobile and Gulfport are hard at work repairing markers following Hurricane Isaias.

Isaias’ high winds and heavy rains damaged several day boards, lights, and towers across the Gulf region. Without these markers, vessels cannot safely navigate American waters which could cause significant delays within the maritime transportation system.

These teams are responsible for the assessment, identification, and maintenance of these markers to ensure that the flow of American Commerce through maritime channels is safe and efficient.

Behind every disaster response is a highly coordinated, unified team. Following Hurricane Isaias, Coast Guard personnel ...
10/12/2026

Behind every disaster response is a highly coordinated, unified team. Following Hurricane Isaias, Coast Guard personnel established an Incident Management Team in Mobile, Alabama, bringing together experts from varying ratings and backgrounds to oversee operations.

Operating alongside specialized teams like the National Strike Force, our response personnel are actively:

- Coordinating personnel and asset deployment to rapidly surge resources where they are needed most.

- Managing critical communications and working closely with federal, state, and local partners to support impacted communities.

- Executing rapid assessments and safety oversight as part of a ready, unified force dedicated to protecting the public.

As a multi-mission service, our rigorous training and high state of operational readiness ensure we remain prepared to safeguard lives and property during any crisis.

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Following Hurricane Isaias, joint response teams from the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard District Heartl...
10/11/2026

Following Hurricane Isaias, joint response teams from the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard District Heartland are actively engaged in post-storm operations to ensure waterways are safely reopened and maritime commerce is restored.

As part of a ready, unified force working alongside federal, state, and local partners, our crews are dedicated to protecting our coastal communities. Current recovery efforts include:

- Conducting extensive port assessments and waterway damage evaluations.
- Verifying and repairing aids to navigation (ATON) that may have been shifted or displaced by the storm.
- Reminding the public to stay off the water unless playing a critical role in the response to assist first responders.

Throughout the day, Coast Guard crews across Alabama and Florida have mobilized to assess the damage left behind by Hurr...
10/11/2026

Throughout the day, Coast Guard crews across Alabama and Florida have mobilized to assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Isaias and begin the critical work of restoring our ports and waterways.

From aerial overflights to waterfront
damage assessments, our teams are working alongside local leaders and maritime partners to identify hazards, assess critical infrastructure and safely restore the flow of maritime commerce.

By the end of the day, all ports west of Mobile, AL, were open and in port condition normal. Ports west of Mobile are in recovery mode, with waterway limitations as we work with local partners to ensure the safety of commercial and recreational boating.

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