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Over 20,000 pounds of cocaine seized by the crew of USCGC Cutter Munro — the largest at-sea interdiction in 18+ years. Through #OperationPacificViper, U.S. Coast Guard has accelerated counter-narcotics operations across the Eastern Pacific and delivered historic results in the fight against narco-terrorists. Our maritime fighting force is leading America’s drug interdiction operations, protecting the Homeland, and keeping deadly drugs out of American communities. This is where defense of America begins. #USCG #DrugInterdiction #WeOwnTheSea #EveryWarEveryShore Homeland Security Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast GuardNorCal U.S. Coast GuardPACAREA Joint Interagency Task Force South
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Relentless operations to stop narco-terrorism. U.S. Coast Guard Southeast crews aboard CGC Tahoma and an embarked helicopter seized approximately 6,085 pounds of cocaine worth nearly $45.8 million Saturday after stopping three vessels off the coast of Colombia. The interdiction required disabling fire after warning shots proved ineffective. Tahoma’s crew apprehended 9 suspected drug smugglers following the operation, then sunk the vessels as hazards to navigation. Close coordination with allies and partners, including U.S. Southern Command Joint Interagency Task Force South -South, ensured a successful interdiction. Read more:
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A legend finds a new home. Watch USCG Jayhawk 6004 get hoisted into the National Coast Guard Museum after some on-site reassembly. The legacy of 6004: 🚁 Entered service: Sept 1990 🚁 Flight hours: 18,800+ 🚁 Lives saved/assisted: 333+ Time for this rescue hero to fly away into history. #USCG #Aviation #NationalCoastGuardMuseum #NCGMuseum #NCGM
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It’s official! Training Center Birmingham-Southern is open for business. Yesterday, we cut the ribbon on the home of our Enlisted Training Center of Excellence. Birmingham-Southern will forge the Coast Guard’s success stories of tomorrow, delivering world‑class instruction and cultivating a highly capable workforce to ensure the Service is fully prepared to meet emerging operational demands. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin Senator Katie Boyd Britt Coach Tommy Tuberville Robert Aderholt Rep. Terri A. Sewell
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On this Coast Guard Day, we salute the brave members of the U.S. Coast Guard! Since 1790, the Coast Guard has answered the call to respond in crisis, facilitate commerce, and secure our borders and maritime approaches.#uscg #alwaysready Homeland Security
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Always ready for the call, on and off the pitch. From protecting waterfront stadiums to interdicting illicit activity, the Coast Guard is layering maritime security for FIFA World Cup 2026. Alongside our partner agencies, we’re deploying specialized capabilities to secure ports and waterways, counter threats, and respond to contingencies. #USCG #FIFAWorldCup #FWC2 Secretary Markwayne Mullin Homeland Security
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234 years ago today, on Aug. 4, 1790 the Coast Guard was created as the Revenue Marine Service, when the first Congress authorized Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton to construct ten vessels, known as “revenue cutters,” to combat smuggling and enforce tariff laws. #USCG
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“It’s one team, one fight.” On Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Coast Guard HQ, the 1st such visit by a Secretary of War in our 236-year history. Alongside Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Secretary Hegseth spoke with our personnel regarding the Coast Guard’s impact within the Joint Force, unique authorities and capabilities, and historic operations in defense of America. U.S. Coast Guard is proud to serve alongside our fellow armed services, and grateful for the inspiring remarks by Secretary Hegseth. Homeland Security
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USCG Air Station Astoria started off 2024 with the rescue of Leo the dog that fell from a 300-ft cliff in Ecola State Park, near Cannon Beach, OR. Happily, it was a successful rescue with Leo reunited with his owners! #USCG #CoastGuard #dogrescue #helicopter #dog #rescue
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🚨Operation Pacific Viper: 100K interdicted! U.S. Coast Guard, alongside partners and allies, has interdicted 100K+ lb of illicit narcotics in the Eastern Pacific since early August. Despite the lapse in appropriations, our maritime fighting force continues to combat narco-terrorism. This is owning the sea. Read more here: #USCG #DrugInterdiction #OperationPacificViper #WeOwnTheSea #EveryWarEveryShore Homeland Security Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast GuardNorCal U.S. Coast GuardPACAREA
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Welcome home, CGC Munro! After a historic 119-day, 26,000-mile patrol, the Munro’s crew returned to Alameda, California following the single largest maritime drug seizure in 18 years. Through Operation Pacific Viper, they interdicted over 22,000 lbs of cocaine worth an estimated $250M, a record for our HITRON teams that keeps drugs off our streets. Spearheading the nation’s efforts to interdict dark fleet oil tankers, CGC Munro’s shadowed the Motor Tanker Bella 1 across the Atlantic, culminating in the vessel’s seizure. Unmatched impact in defense of America by a dedicated crew. Read more:
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U.S. Coast Guard is taking decisive action to control our southern border along the Rio Grande River. We’ve launched #OperationRiverWall and continue to deploy additional forces to control approximately 260 miles of U.S. border along the Rio Grande River. The Rio Grande is a complex environment prone to illegal activity and threats to our national security. Our tactical boat crews are the best in the world, and uniquely prepared to meet the evolving threats on our southern border. We own the rivers. Read more here: #USCG #BorderSecurity #ImmigrationEnforcement #SemperParatus Homeland Security U.S. Coast GuardHeartland Texas Military Dept. Joint Task Force Southern Border
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As we ring in the New Year, U.S. Coast Guard reflects on an historic year of service. Saving thousands of lives, securing our borders and maritime approaches, seizing record numbers of illegal narcotics, and facilitating the flow of $5.4T in maritime commerce. Proud of our maritime fighting force and grateful for the trust of the American public. Always ready as we carry this momentum into the year ahead. Happy New Year! #USCG #HappyNewYear #AlwaysReady Homeland Security U.S. Coast GuardPACAREA U.S. Coast GuardLANTAREA
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Answering the call when seconds matter. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station North Bend rescued a 38-year-old man and 13-year-old boy following an ATV accident May 24 at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Read more: U.S. Coast GuardPACAREA U.S. Coast GuardNorthwest
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This morning, a U.S. Coast Guard tactical team, supported by U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy , boarded and seized Motor Tanker (M/T) Olina in international waters east of the Caribbean. Interagency coordination, and an unstoppable joint force, were instrumental in executing a safe, carefully orchestrated operation consistent with international law. Powered by unique law enforcement authorities and specialized capabilities, the Coast Guard is seizing sanctioned oil tankers and protecting the American people from threats on the high seas. M/T Olina is the latest example. Bravo Zulu to our maritime fighting force – and our partners at Department of War 🇺🇸 and Department of State – for their relentless execution of this mission. The Coast Guard continues operations to control, secure, and defend U.S. borders and maritime approaches – where defense of America begins. #USCG #WeOwnTheSea
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Strengthening vigilance across America’s maritime borders. This week, the Coast Guard deployed the first PowerBuoy® system off the San Diego coast. This autonomous platform provides persistent surveillance and power, enhancing our maritime domain awareness far from shore. This is where innovation meets vigilance. Through our continued modernization, we’re integrating state-of-the-art technology to strengthen maritime dominance and layered border security. #USCoastGuard #MaritimeDomainAwareness #MaritimeSecurity #AutonomousSystems #WeOwnTheSea Ocean Power Technologies Homeland Security
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19 interdictions. 76,140 pounds of illicit drugs seized. 34 suspected smugglers apprehended. CGC Hamilton made history today with the Coast Guard’s largest drug offload ever. Bravo Zulu! Read more here: #USCG #DHS #druginterdiction #WeOwnTheSea Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
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A bold step forward for America and the U.S. Coast Guard. On August 10, we’ll commission the Storis (WAGB 21), our first polar icebreaker in 25+ years. This historic milestone strengthens U.S. Arctic presence, protects national security, and continues America’s leadership in the region. The Storis is a game-changer for Arctic security, and will bolster the Coast Guard’s ability to control, secure, and defend the U.S. border around Alaska and maritime approaches in the Arctic. Follow us for updates & an inside look at this historic milestone! #uscg #forcedesign2028 #arctic USCGArctic Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
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Responding in Crisis. Anywhere. Anytime. Watch as our MH-60T Jayhawk Aircrew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen hoists 2 people to safety from the bottom of a shoreside cliff in Fajardo, Puerto Rico last Saturday. The survivors, an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, were stranded after attempting to climb the cliff because of a worsening sea state. This is our sacred trust in action: Answering the call, working seamlessly with local partners, and saving lives in the most challenging environments. Read more: #USCG #AlwaysReady #SoOthersMayLive Homeland Security U.S. Coast GuardSoutheast
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