U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes

- Rear Adm. Russell Dash, Great Lakes District Commander, had the privilege of throwing the ceremonial first pitch for the in Cleveland, Ohio, for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

The U.S. Coast Guard is proud to honor those who serve and have served. We are thankful for the opportunity to represent service members at alongside our community.

Yesterday, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Phillip Waldron visited US Coast Guard Air Station Detroit.

During his visit, Master Chief Waldron had a chance to meet with the crew, fly in a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and witness an unmanned aircraft system demonstration.

Master Chief Waldron recognized crew members for their and allowed members the opportunity to ask leadership questions directly.

visits allow both the crews and leadership to learn from one another, sharing insight on future operations, expectations and voicing the needs of the .

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U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command

Bravo Zulu U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City aircrew for transporting two people in stable condition after their plane crashed on in Wednesday.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes watchstanders received notification of a plane crash with two people aboard at 6:45 p.m.

An Air Station Traverse City MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew launched, brought the survivors aboard the MH-60 and transferred both individuals from North Fox Island to at 8:45 p.m.

Read the full press release below:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/565945/coast-guard-transports-2-after-plane-crashes-north-fox-island-lake-michigan

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U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command

Bravo Zulu to Station Marblehead and US Coast Guard Air Station Detroit for rescuing two people in the water and assisting with the rescue of one person near on Lake Erie on May 20, 2026.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit received initial notification from dispatchers at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday, reporting a possible person in the water.

A Station Marblehead 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boatcrew was launched, arrived on scene and rescued two people in the water and transferred them to awaiting ashore Kelleys Island.

It was then confirmed that there was a third person in the water who was still unaccounted for.

Read the full press release below:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/565801/coast-guard-rescues-2-assists-1-near-kelleys-island-lake-erie

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
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Coast Guard rescues 2, assists 1 near Kelleys Island on Lake Erie MARBLEHEAD, Ohio — Coast Guard Station Marblehead rescued two people in the water and Coast Guard Air Station Detroit assisted in the rescue of a third person near Kelleys Island on Lake Erie Tuesday.

🇺🇸 - The U.S. Coast Guard was honored to join the Cleveland community at Progressive Field for with the .

Cmdr. Hoon Park, Chief of Resource Management, was recognized for his service with the ceremonial first pitch, while SN Stephan Dailey, assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay, proudly performed the National Anthem and God Bless America. 🎤⚾

Together, they represented the District and all Coast Guard men and women serving our nation.



U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command

, May 16, the U.S. Coast Guard District Response Advisory Team conducted an Incident Command System exercise at Coast Guard Sector .

Active duty, reserve and civilian members from the sector and surrounding units participated in the response to a mock vessel grounding in the Port of .

During the training, members experienced first hand the deployment of an oil boom using U.S. Coast Guard assets.

Training exercises like this ensure that crews remain , always ready.

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command

🚤 Kickoff to National Safe Boating Week! 🌊

Today’s focus: Always Wear a Life Jacket 🦺

Did you know that in the , over 80% of boating fatalities involve people not wearing a life jacket? Whether you’re fishing, sailing, or just enjoying a day on the water, a properly fitted life jacket can be the difference between life and death.

Stay safe, stay smart and tune in all week as we share more tips to make your time on the water safer! ⚓💙

Read more facts here:

https://safeboatingcampaign.com/life-jackets/



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U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
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