Tag: Coast Guard

1st American Ship Reach North Pole Alone

U.S. Coast Guard cutter Healy was able to sail all the way to the North Pole. The icebreaker is the first American surface ship to... Read More

Coast Guard icebreaker reaches North Pole

Arctic Newswire from Alaska Dispatch News Source: Coast Guard icebreaker reaches North Pole unaccompanied, a US first Read More

How the Coast Guard rescued 35

Source: How the Coast Guard rescued 35 from a houseboat in Lake Pontchartrain | NOLA.com Read More

Coast Guard recognizes local artist

Hurricane Katrina, U.S. Coast Guard, dedication ceremony, painting, Rescue Me, Dale Fairbanks, Whatever Design Gallery, Source: Coast Guard recognizes local artist Read More

Coast Guard rescues three divers

Three recreational divers became stuck out at sea Thursday night and had to be rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard, officials said. Source: Coast Guard... Read More

Cargo ship stuck in Delaware River

A cargo ship became stuck over night in the Delaware River near Salem City, reports say. Source: U.S. Coast Guard responds to cargo ship stuck... Read More

Coast Guard’s Top Officer In Katrina Response Takes On New Leadership Role At Academy

NEW LONDON — Former Admiral Thad Allen ‘s legacy as the face of the Coast Guard during the Hurricane Katrina rescue effort is lending strength... Read More

2,000 Posts

We’ve been blogging here for a while, and it’s been an enjoyable experience. This past Friday we hit our 2,000th post. Something we never expected.... Read More

Stowaways taken into custody

MAYPORT, Fla. — U.S. Customs and Border protection took three stowaways into custody Thursday afternoon who had hitched a ride aboard a ship out of... Read More

Historic Coast Guard cutter Eagle stops in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTHThe ship masts and intertwined rig ropes of the cutter Eagle cut a fine figure against the blue and white sky as it glided on... Read More

Coast Guard hoists hurt hiker into helicopter

The hiker fell from a tree Monday night and could not be safely moved to an ambulance because of his injuries and the terrain. Source:... Read More