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10/15/2026

Missed your chance to tour a Coast Guard cutter during San Francisco Fleet Week? We’ve got you covered!

Come aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) for a little behind-the-scenes look at life on one of the Coast Guard’s national security cutters.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday!

10/11/2026

The best seat in the bay comes with a hardworking crew.

Coast Guard Cutter George Cobb welcomed family members, guests and media aboard today for the San Francisco Fleet Week airshow and a glimpse of life aboard a buoy tender.

Southwest District Commander Rear Adm. Jeffrey W. Novak, Command Master Chief Travis Cutler and front office staff visited to personally thank the crew, who worked into Friday evening to ensure the cutter was ready to get underway. Their dedication made today’s experience possible.

To the George Cobb crew: thank you for your hard work and hospitality. And to our families, guests and community partners, thank you for spending the day with us and supporting those who serve!

10/11/2026

The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for the Southern California Region.

Mariners are strongly advised to postpone water activites and to actively monitor weather conditions.

Visit weather.gov or nhc.noaa.gov for the most up to date information on storm developments.

10/09/2026

Leadership is more than the rank we wear. It's the trust we earn, the people we serve, and the responsibility we carry forward.

On Oct. 6, 2026, Coast Guardsmen, family members, and distinguished guests gathered at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, to witness a defining milestone in Southwest District Commander Rear Adm. Jeffrey W. Novak's career as he was promoted to two-star admiral.

Presided over by Pacific Area Commander Vice Adm. Joseph R. Buzzella, the ceremony also welcome Rear Adm. Jason P. Tama as the new deputy commander of Pacific Area, succeeding Novak, who had served in the position concurrently with his command of Southwest District.

As one flag was lowered and another prepared to rise, we reflected on a tradition far greater than any individual: the enduring commitment behind it. It marks the continuation of dedicated leadership, selfless service, and expanded responsibility for the men and women who safeguard our great nation.

Congratulations to all.

Semper Paratus.

10/07/2026

U.S. Coast Guard competitors took home second place in the r***e event during the annual Nimitz Cup Marksmanship Competition in Sonoma, California, Oct. 5, as part of San Francisco Fleet Week.

The competition brought together teams representing the Department of War, Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement and the San Francisco Olympic Club to showcase their marksmanship abilities, strengthen coordination and build camaraderie through friendly competition.

🎥 U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel Lavallee; edited by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charlie Valor

10/06/2026

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC 1129) interdicted 18 suspected aliens approximately 20 miles west of Carlsbad, San Diego, Sunday morning.

The cutter’s crew transferred all 18 suspected aliens to U.S. Border Patrol agents at Oceanside.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bddy2fvx

10/06/2026

A warm welcome to the fleet and its newest recruits!

San Francisco Fleet Week kicked off today with remarks from city and maritime service leaders at the San Francisco Fleet Week press conference, followed by dozens of recruits taking the oath of enlistment.

Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak and retired Vice Adm.
Jody A. Breckenridge joined the celebration, welcoming the next generation of service members.

Thank you to San Francisco and our partner agencies for hosting a week of connection, tradition and service.

📸 U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charlie Valor and Petty Officer 3rd Class
Kenneth Wiese

10/04/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles - Long Beach incident management department members responded to a report of a vessel discharging oil while moored at a pier.

The IMD crew inspected the vessel and attempted to contact the owner. After the responsible parties denied ownership and due to the vessel’s deteriorating condition, the crew activated the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to hire contractors to place containment boom around the vessel and remove hazardous substances.

Abandoned and derelict vessels can pose significant risks to the marine environment, create hazards to navigation and disrupt the flow of commerce. The Coast Guard works with federal, state and local partners to address these hazards, protect waterways and keep maritime commerce flowing safely and efficiently.

🎥 PA1 Robertson

U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

09/26/2026

rescued one person after a sailboat grounded on Santa Rosa Island, California Thursday afternoon. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ysrdd8uk

09/24/2026

A Coast Guard boarding team assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles/Long Beach interdicted eight suspected aliens approximately 6 miles offshore Point Loma on Tuesday evening.

All eight were detained and transferred to U.S. Border Patrol agents at Ballast Point. Read more: Here

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