#BREAKING Law enforcement sources confirm that roughly 500 troops... are deploying this week to Texas’ Rio Grande Valley —Being dropped onto islands by chinook helicopters. It comes after suspected cartel members shot at a USCG vessel near Roma over the weekend—The coast guard returned fire. U.S. Coast Guard in a statement saying, “On Sept. 26, Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande personnel encountered gunfire from the Mexican border in the vicinity of Garceno, Texas while conducting joint interdiction operations with federal partners on the Rio Grande. Coast Guard personnel returned fire. No injuries to Coast Guard, or other personnel were reported, and no damage to Coast Guard assets was reported. The Coast Guard works closely with U.S. Border Patrol, the Department of War and the Texas Military Department to secure the border, disrupt illicit activity and protect the American people. We will continue to leverage a layered, integrated approach to control, secure, and defend the border that strengthens our collective ability to counter illicit activity and safeguard our personnel and the communities we serve. Threats to Coast Guard members and our partners are taken extremely seriously. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.” 🎥 via Mateo Garciashow more

‘DIRECT THREAT’: Officers open fire on a U-Haul truck... after the driver ignores “multiple verbal commands” to stop as it reverses into the entrance of a U.S. Coast Guard base in California. The U.S. Coast Guard says the truck was “driving erratically and attempting to back into the base,” and confirms no personnel were injured. The incident follows a protest at the base entrance, where demonstrators tried to block Border Patrol agents from entering.show more

Philippine Coast Guard Continues Vigilant Patrols in Zambales Against... Illegal Patrols of China Coast Guard Today, the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, BRP Cabra, under the command of LCDR Hanna Yanez, a female skipper, is actively patrolling off the coast of Zambales to thwart attempts by the China Coast Guard to normalize their illegal patrols within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Despite the BRP Cabra being smaller in length compared to the Chinese Coast Guard vessels, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan asserts that international law empowers our vessel to operate without intimidation. This confidence allows the BRP Cabra to challenge the China Coast Guard, thereby exposing their unruly behavior and bullying tactics to the international community. The Philippine Coast Guard conducts its maritime patrols in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the 2016 Arbitral Award, and the Philippine Maritime Zones Act. Yesterday, during an engagement with CCG-21612 in the vicinity of 132.97 WSW off Capon Grande, Zambales, or approximately 36.35 S off BDM, the Chinese Coast Guard increased its speed and maneuvered past the port side of the BRP Cabra, dangerously blocking its navigation route. This incident highlights the CCG's non-compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and reflects a blatant disregard for safety at sea. While coast guards are typically recognized as enforcers of maritime safety and humanitarian organizations, the actions of the People's Republic of China diverge from these norms. Their illegal patrols jeopardize the lives of fishermen and legitimate law enforcement agencies alike. The Philippine Coast Guard remains committed to supporting the policy direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. that is to assert our rights and jurisdiction while ensuring that we do not act as an agent of escalation in the West Philippine Sea.show more

BREAKING NEWS Chinese Coast Guard: Legal measures taken to... protect a research vessel near the Houteng Reef. The Chinese Coast Guard announced on Thursday that it carried out “professional and lawful” actions to secure a Chinese scientific research vessel that was conducting marine environmental surveys near the Houteng coral reef, affirming its continued commitment to safeguarding scientific and maritime activities in accordance with applicable laws.show more

🚨 #BREAKING: Following President Trump’s executive orders, the Coast... Guard will be surging aircraft, cutters, and specialized forces to the SE border around Florida This is to quell mass illegal immigration from Haiti and Cuba President Trump has made HUGE power moves in the past 24 hours to secure not just the U.S./Mexico border, but ALL of our borders. Other areas receiving additional Coast Guard resources are the coasts of Alaska, Hawaii, Gulf of America, Guam, and more.show more

🚨 JUST IN: The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a... boat carrying EIGHT illegal migrants off the California coast. A Good Samaritan spotted the vessel drifting and tipped it off. The migrants were transferred into custody. THIS IS THE WEST COAST TOO. The border is not just Texas. California’s waters are a route. Catch the boats. Process them. Send the message that illegal entry ends with interception, not a free landing. SECURE EVERY COAST. ENFORCE THE LAW.show more

This morning, Philippine Coast Guard vessels, BRP CABRA and... BRP SINDANGAN, were deployed by the Commandant, CG Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, to support the Rotation and Reprovisioning Operation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Throughout the operation, the PCG vessels faced dangerous maneuvers and blocking from Chinese Coast Guard vessels and Chinese Maritime Militia. Their reckless and illegal actions led to a collision between MRRV-4407 and China Coast Guard 21555 that resulted to minor structural damage to the PCG vessel. The mission is still ongoing. Updates to follow.show more

On May 26, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander... Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. One male narco-terrorist was killed during this action, and there were two survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard #OpSouthernSpearshow more

US-seized tanker Skipper now underway, accompanied by US Coast... Guard The VLCC Skipper, which was seized by US forces, is now underway and being closely monitored by the US Coast Guard. The #tanker began moving on 10 December at 22:38 UTC following her interception. #MarineTraffic data shows that the vessel changed course in the early hours of 11 December at 00:35 UTC, shortly before updating her reported draught from 12m to 21.4m. Later today, at 14:25 UTC, the Skipper came into close proximity with a US Coast Guard vessel.show more

WATCH: The Armed Forces of the Philippines releases more... footage showing China Coast Guard personnel allegedly striking Philippine Navy troops with wooden batons and damaging their rubber boats near BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal on July 20. The AFP says the incident began after a China Coast Guard rigid-hull inflatable boat approached within the vicinity of BRP Sierra Madre. Philippine Navy personnel then moved to drive it away in what the military described as a lawful, nonconfrontational operation. The AFP says its troops exercised “maximum restraint, professionalism, and discipline” while carrying out their mission. | 🎥: AFP via Gab Dumalagshow more

On May 8, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander... Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action, and one survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard #OpSouthernSpearshow more

When the Philippine Coast Guard detected the presence of... the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5901, positioned 54 nautical miles off the coast of Capones Island, Zambales, using Canada's Dark Vessel Detection (DVD) system, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, the PCG Commandant, promptly dispatched BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) along with a PCG Helicopter and PCG Caravan to verify the incursion and assert their presence. By around 1700H this afternoon, MRRV 4409 and the PCG Caravan confirmed that the Chinese vessel was indeed in the area identified by the DVD. The PCG vessel and aircraft continuously challenged the presence of the Chinese Coast Guard, emphasizing that it was operating within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in accordance with the Philippine Maritime Zones Law and UNCLOS. As of 2000H this evening, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) continues to monitor the Chinese vessel as it heads west, now 85 nautical miles away from Zambales. The PCG remains committed to closely monitoring this Chinese Coast Guard vessel to ensure that Filipino fishermen can operate safely and without harassment within our Exclusive Economic Zone.show more

Philippine Coast Guard Continues Vigilant Patrol Amidst China Coast... Guard’s Dangerous Maneuver The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Cabra, remains steadfast in its mission to challenge the illegal patrol conducted by the China Coast Guard vessel 3302. Despite continuous radio communications from the PCG asserting the illegitimacy of these actions, the China Coast Guard continues to claim that it is engaged in lawful maritime operations. Significantly, the presence of BRP Cabra has effectively pushed the China Coast Guard vessel further away, now located approximately 92-96 nautical miles off the coast of Capones Island. This demonstrates the PCG's commitment to safeguarding Philippine maritime interests and preventing the normalization of unlawful activities by the People’s Republic of China in the West Philippine Sea. Furthermore, it is important to note that the China Coast Guard vessel 3302 has engaged in reckless and dangerous maneuvers, displaying a blatant disregard for safety. An alarming incident this afternoon involved an attempted head-on collision with the smaller PCG vessel, raising concerns about the China Coast Guard's adherence to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs), of which they are a signatory. It is only through the seamanship skills and professionalism of the crew of BRP Cabra that such collision was narrowly averted. Despite these provocative actions, the PCG maintains a composed and professional approach, prioritizing safety and the prevention of any untoward incidents. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, continues to emphasize to the PCG sailors deployed in the West Philippine Sea the importance of asserting Philippine sovereignty and sovereign rights without escalating tensions. This directive aligns with the explicit guidance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., reinforcing the commitment of the PCG to uphold national interests while maintaining peace in the West Philippine Sea.show more

ALERT: Authorities stop a boat off the coast of... Florida and arrest almost 2 dozen illegal immigrants, including Chinese nationals. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the Coast Guard, seized a 27-foot vessel off the coast of Key Largo. Authorities say there were 13 Chinese nationals and a Cuban smuggler among the 23 illegals arrested. A CBP Air and Marine Operations multi-role enforcement aircraft first detected the vessel before boats were sent to intercept it.show more

Statement of the Philippine Coast Guard “CCG ILLEGALLY BLOCKS... PCG HUMANITARIAN MISSION” Today, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) undertook a humanitarian mission involving the BRP Cabra and BRP Cape Engaño, aimed at delivering vital food and supplies to our personnel stationed aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua, on extended patrol in Escoda Shoal. Unfortunately, during this mission, the People's Republic of China (PRC) deployed an excessive force comprised of a total of forty (40) vessels including six (6) Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, three (3) People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships, in an attempt to obstruct our lawful humanitarian operation. There were also thirty-one (31) Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) Vessels in the vicinity waters of Escoda Shoal. Such actions resulted in our two 44-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV) being unable to safely deliver essential supplies, including a special ice cream treat from the Commandant in honor of National Heroes’ Day. The PCG remains steadfast in our commitment to uphold national interests and ensure the safety and security of our waters. We urge the China Coast Guard to abide with the international law and stop deploying maritime forces that could undermine mutual respect, a universally recognized foundation for responsible and friendly relations among Coast Guards. The PCG recognizes that white hulls are unique instruments of diplomacy that promotes peace and maintain harmony and stability in the region.show more

Freezing temperatures across the country cannot slow down the... U.S. Coast Guard. With some parts of the U.S. dealing with the most ice they’ve seen in a decade, Coast Guard icebreaker crews are hard at work on missions in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic waterways to keep commerce moving and ensure American life continues without interruption. These missions will keep commercial goods like food and fuel flowing throughout the country and keep America going. From lifesaving evacuations to high-seas interdictions—and now interior icebreaking operations—these heroes more than live up to the Coast Guard motto: Semper Paratus, Always Ready.show more

WATCH: Philippine Navy personnel aboard rubber boats deployed from... BRP Sierra Madre conducted a lawful and non-confrontational operation to drive away a China Coast Guard RHIB that had unlawfully approached the vicinity of the outpost within waters where the Philippines exercises sovereign rights under international law. Instead of complying, China Coast Guard personnel responded with violence, striking Philippine Navy personnel with wooden batons and damaging the Philippine Navy rubber boats. Despite the aggression, our troops exercised maximum restraint, professionalism, and discipline while carrying out their mission. 📽️ BRP Sierra Madre #AFPyoucanTRUST #OneAFPOnePhilippines #StrongAFPStrongPhilippines #OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture #MatatagNaSandigan🫡🇵🇭show more

BFAR Vessels Face Harassment from Chinese Coast Guard and... PLAN Helicopter During Scientific Survey The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), supported by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), has reported an alarming incident involving harassment faced by its patrol vessels, BRP Datu Pagbuaya and BRP Datu Bankaw, while en route to Sandy Cays for a marine scientific survey and sand sampling on January 24, 2025. During the mission, the BFAR vessels encountered aggressive maneuvers from three Chinese Coast Guard vessels 4106, 5103 and 4202, which exhibited blatant disregard for the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs). Fortunately, the skilled seamanship of the BFAR crew prevented any potential accidents during these dangerous confrontations. In addition to the actions of the Coast Guard vessels, four small boats were deployed by the Chinese Coast Guard to harass the two BFAR rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) that were transporting personnel to the Sandy Cays. Compounding the situation, a People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) helicopter, identified by tail number 24, hovered at an unsafe altitude above the BFAR RHIBs, creating hazardous conditions due to the propeller wash. As a result of this continuous harassment and the disregard for safety exhibited by the Chinese maritime forces, BFAR and PCG have regrettably suspended their survey operations and were unable to collect sand samples at Sandy Cays. Both BFAR and PCG remain committed to their mandates and will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their personnel and vessels in the pursuit of scientific research and resource management.show more