Coast Guard News
September 2, 2015
A Coast Guard Station Atlantic City, N.J., 47-foot Motor Lifeboat boat crew tows a boat Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. The boat was taking on water with inoperable bilge pumps near the Absecon Inlet following the 2015 Atlantic City Airshow. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Nick Ameen)
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Coast Guard towed two boats to safety Wednesday at the conclusion of the Atlantic City Airshow.... [Read More]
September 2, 2015
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard, along with Alaska State Troopers and Civil Air Patrol, are searching for a missing kayaker who was reported overdue in the vicinity of Knik Arm near Anchorage Tuesday.
A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and Civil Air Patrol aircrews conducted four air searches along with numerous ground searches by Alaska State Troopers.
Bruce Gronewald was last seen Monday night aboard a yellow kayak wearing a black jacket and blue life jacket.... [Read More]
September 2, 2015
Bruce Gronewald paddles his yellow kayak in the vicinity of Knik Arm near Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 1, 2015. This photo was taken by Gronewald's family shortly before he went missing and was released, with their permission, by Coast Guard Sector Anchorage to assist with the search for the 55-year-old man. U.S. Coast Guard photo released by 17th District External Affairs
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September 2, 2015
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Robert Eagleton was recognized as the Coast Guard’s 45th Master Cutterman in Vicksburg, Wednesday.
Eagleton serves as the officer in charge of the Coast Guard Cutter Kickapoo with more than 20 years of total sea time.
Rear Adm. David R. Callahan, commander, 8th Coast Guard District, presided over the ceremony in Vicksburg to honor Eagleton.... [Read More]
September 2, 2015
“The President's announcement demonstrates that the United States is an Arctic nation and affirms the Coast Guard’s role in providing assured access to the Polar Regions. We look forward to working with the Administration, Congress and the many other Arctic stakeholders to ensure these platforms meet our national security objectives well into the 21st century.”
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September 2, 2015
Editor’s note: Media are asked to be at the Coast Guard Base Miami Beach no later than 9:30 a.m. For more information and/or to RSVP, please contact the Coast Guard 7th District Public Affairs office at 786-367-7649.
WHO: Representatives from the Coast Guard.
WHAT: Media availability to inform the public about passenger boat safety requirements, and how to stay safe on the water before the Labor Day weekend.... [Read More]
September 2, 2015
The Coast Guard Cutter Albacore is lowered into the water while the Coast Guard Cutter Chinook is moored at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 19, 2015. The Albacore, homeported in New London, Conn, replaced the Chinook under the 87-foot “Bow-to-Stern” program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Andrew Price)... [Read More]
September 2, 2015
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard, along with Alaska State Troopers and Civil Air Patrol, are searching for a missing kayaker who was reported overdue in the vicinity of Knik Arm near Anchorage Tuesday.
A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and Civil Air Patrol aircrews conducted four air searches along with numerous ground searches by Alaska State Troopers.
Bruce Grundwald was last seen Monday night aboard a yellow kayak wearing a black jacket and blue life jacket.... [Read More]
September 1, 2015
Bales of interdicted marijuana are stacked on the pier in San Diego in front of the Coast Guard Cutter Adelie Aug. 29, 2015.
The Adelie, in coordination with the San Diego Regional Coordinating Mechanism, interdicted 2,900 pounds of marijuana approximately one mile south of Point Loma.
U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of PADET San Diego.... [Read More]
September 1, 2015
Bales of interdicted marijuana are stacked on the pier in San Diego in front of the Coast Guard Cutter Adelie Aug. 29, 2015.
The Adelie, in coordination with the San Diego Regional Coordinating Mechanism, interdicted 2,900 pounds of marijuana approximately one mile south of Point Loma.
U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of PADET San Diego.... [Read More]
September 1, 2015
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September 1, 2015
GRAND ISLE, La. – The Coast Guard rescued an individual from a marsh flat in Barataria Waterway located approximately six miles north of Grand Isle, Tuesday.
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders were notified by a good Samaritan of an unconscious person in a 17-foot aluminum john boat aground on a marsh flat at10:55 a.m. Watchstanders directed the launch of two 24-foot response boatcrews from Coast Guard Station Grand Isle and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans.... [Read More]
September 1, 2015
GRAND ISLE, La. – The Coast Guard rescued an individual from a marsh flat in Barataria Waterway located approximately six miles north of Grand Isle, Tuesday.
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders were notified by a good Samaritan of an unconscious person in a 17-foot aluminum john boat aground on a marsh flat at10:55 a.m. Watchstanders directed the launch of two 24-foot response boatcrews from Coast Guard Station Grand Isle and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans.... [Read More]
September 1, 2015
The Boston Maritime Safety and Security Team advanced two of its members in a ceremony Sept. 1, 2015 at Boston Light. Petty Officer 1st Class Angel Leott (top left photo in center) and Petty Officer Second Class Killian Whitmore (bottom left photo) rode out to the lighthouse with the entire MSST to honor their advancement. Afterward, the team took a tour of Boston Light with the keeper of the light, Sally Snowman (top right photo, center, in blue dress). U.S. Coast Guard photos.
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September 1, 2015
The Boston Maritime Safety and Security Team advanced two of its members in a ceremony Sept. 1, 2015 at Boston Light. Petty Officer 1st Class Angel Leott (top left photo in center) and Petty Officer Second Class Killian Whitmore (bottom left photo) rode out to the lighthouse with the entire MSST to honor their advancement. Afterward, the team took a tour of Boston Light with the keeper of the light, Sally Snowman (top right photo, center, in blue dress). U.S. Coast Guard photos.
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September 1, 2015
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to enforce a safety zone for the 2015 Atlantic City Airshow Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mariners will not be authorized to transit through the safety zone, which will be enforced Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and runs from Steel Pier, southwest two miles toward Ventnor City and extends about three-quarters of a mile from the shore.... [Read More]
September 1, 2015
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to enforce a safety zone for the 2015 Atlantic City Airshow Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mariners will not be authorized to transit through the safety zone, which will be enforced Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and runs from Steel Pier, southwest two miles toward Ventnor City and extends about three-quarters of a mile from the shore.... [Read More]