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Mountain storms can change quickly. Here’s a breakdown of the weather event that caused tragedy over the weekend.
The Lake Tahoe disaster is believed to be the deadliest boating incident in California since 2019, when the Conception, a ...
The Coast Guard’s new commercial icebreaker is enroute to the West Coast ahead of its August commissioning in Alaska, marking a milestone in the effort to rebuild U.S. defenses in the Arctic Region.
The high-seas action off the coast of Point Loma, California, is just the latest example of the Coast Guard’s amped up effort to intercept US-bound migrants.
The racing stripes of Coast Guard ships serve as important branding and help ensure that the vessels can be identified. The design, so familiar to millions of Americans and others around the world ...
Kevin Hughes First I selected life jackets of different styles to test that are all U.S. Coast Guard approved. With the help of friends and family, I tested them on rivers, lakes, inshore, and the ...
At Saguaro Lake, the Coast Guard Auxiliary held a life jacket exchange and free vessel check, where they ensured everyone getting on the water was prepared ahead of the summer lake season.
Posted: May 17, 2025 | Last updated: May 17, 2025 The Coast Guard Auxiliary was set up at multiple lakes across the Valley providing free life jacket exchanges and boat safety checks.
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., raised questions about U.S. Coast Guard staffing after a Mexican naval ship crashed into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, killing two and injuring dozens.
The U.S. Coast Guard stresses boating safety ahead of National Safe Boating Week. Boaters should ensure they have proper safety equipment, including readily accessible life jackets. Free vessel ...
Coast Guard volunteers urge boaters to wear life jackets LETTER TO THE EDITOR John Mietus, Rockville The writer is deputy director for support of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Apr 28, 2025 ...