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U.S. Coast Guard retweeted
Rescue Swimmer Josh Law embodies the service, strength, and will that define the members of @USCG.
For two hours straight, Law swam through the night in turbulent dark waters off the coast of California rescuing 16 migrants from a capsized vessel attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico.
While many were rescued thanks to Law’s heroic efforts, 11 individuals from the vessel were never found. Human smugglers DO NOT care about migrants, and the journey by sea remains dangerous.
DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL JOURNEY.
Driving IT innovation to the fleet
The Coast Guard bought a warehouse facility in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to host the service's new Systems Readiness Lab. The new lab merges multiple units into one command tasked with testing software for our aircraft and cutters before it reaches the operators who depend on it. Full occupancy: Summer 2027.
Coast Guard personnel have already begun installing equipment at the new Systems Readiness Lab. Once installation and validation activities are complete, the lab will serve as the center of excellence for software testing and streamline the fielding of new capabilities to the field.
#USCG #IT #Readiness
ALT Ensign Gregory Smaldino and Mr. Kyle Galegor install a monitor into the mission system integrated testing station in preparation for software validation.
ALT The new facility will be the center of excellence for software testing before fielding to the operational fleet.
U.S. Coast Guard retweeted
The @USCG HITRON helicopter based interdiction unit is one of the most effective counter smuggling units of all time.
By shooting out the engines of smuggler vessels, they are able to stop MASSIVE amounts of drugs from entering our country.
@POTUS has supercharged the Coast Guard with billions in new investments, and we will continue delivering results with this new funding.
U.S. Coast Guard retweeted
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Coast Guard conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, Oct. 24, 2026. This activity continues to showcase our demonstrated, collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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U.S. Coast Guard retweeted
#SAR A @USCG Station Islamorada crew rescued a captain after a 23-foot vessel capsized near Key Largo, Saturday. A good Samaritan rescued 3 passengers. All 4 mariners were safely transported ashore. No injuries reported.
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#USCG #BoatingSafety
U.S. Coast Guard retweeted
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In fiscal year 2026, @USCG crews seized nearly 198,000 pounds of cocaine — more than 74M potentially lethal doses that never reached American communities.
That’s a second straight year above our historical average, following a record FY25: nearly 510,000 pounds of cocaine seized — more than 3X our annual average.
We’re continuing the fight against narco-terrorists through Operation Pacific Viper. Since August 2025, we’ve seized 260,000+ pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific.
About 80% of seizures of U.S.-bound drugs happen at sea, underscoring the impact of maritime interdiction.
We stop the threat far at sea, before it reaches American communities. #USCG
Eyes on scene before the boat leaves the pier. 📷
Sector Southeastern New England and Office of Rapid Response and Prototyping (CG-RAPTOR) tested drones that launch remotely the moment a distress call comes in, streaming live video to watchstanders and cutting time to receive critical information by up to 77%.
@USCG is modernizing our capabilities to reduce response times and build a more agile, capable force.
#CoastGuard #SearchAndRescue #AutomomousSystems
66 aliens. A 30-foot makeshift boat. 70 nautical miles off Puerto Rico.
An HC-144 crew spotted it. USCGC Winslow Griesser (WPC 1116) interdicted it. Saturday, the crew repatriated 63 to the crews of Dominican Republic Navy vessels.
Protecting America’s sovereignty and territorial integrity starts far from our shores. Continuing our longstanding immigration enforcement mission, @USCG controls, secures, and defends U.S. borders and maritime approaches far at sea.
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#USCG @USCGSoutheast
U.S. Coast Guard retweeted
#Breaking @USCG Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew offloaded 489 pounds in seized cocaine, worth $5.5 million,
& transferred custody of three suspects to @HSISanJuan law enforcement authorities at Coast Guard Base San Juan, Puerto Rico, Monday.
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Delivering on historic investment. Modernizing our infrastructure.
The @USNavy awarded $271M in @USCG funds for major cutter homeport facilities at Naval Station Newport, RI – infrastructure improvements to support a modernized Coast Guard fleet for vital missions.
The project is funded in part by the historic investment in the Coast Guard provided by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – the largest capital investment in the Service’s history. Of the nearly $25B appropriated under OBBBA, the Service has ordered approximately $20B in assets, capability, and infrastructure.
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#USCG #USNavy #Infrastructure
Repairing infrastructure in Florida’s panhandle.
The @USNavy awarded $31.5M in @USCG funds to repair hurricane damage at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
The project provides structural and utility improvements to the north berth of Wharf Bravo and underwater structural repairs for both the north and south berths, extending the wharf’s service life and ensuring continued support for Coast Guard missions in the panhandle and beyond.
Thank you to @USNavy for their assistance in maintaining this vital infrastructure!
Read more here: news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases…
#USCG #USNavy #Infrastructure
U.S. Coast Guard retweeted
A @USCG Station Marathon boat crew rescued 4 people after their vessel capsized near Boot Key Harbor, Sun. No injuries or pollution concerns were reported. Sector Key West watchstanders coordinated the response after receiving a mayday call on Ch. 16.
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U.S. Coast Guard retweeted
#Breaking @USCG Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew repatriated 63 of 66 alien migrants to two Dominican Republic Navy vessels, Saturday, following the interdiction of an unlawful migration vessel voyage in Mona Passage waters.
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