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22/08/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans aircrew 6037 recently answered back-to-back calls for assistance on the water.

Case #1: The aircrew rescued a 79-year-old man aboard a 34-foot disabled boat near Lake Borgne and safely transported him to New Orleans Lakefront Airport, with no medical concerns reported.

Case #2: After receiving the second search-and-rescue call, the aircrew assisted two people aboard a 20-foot boat that ran aground and had taken on water. The aircrew lowered AST3 Emerson with a dewatering pump and were able to get the vessel back underway safely.

The mission also marked AST3 Emerson’s first cases as a rescue swimmer, putting his training to work when it mattered most.

Crew:
LCDR Dave Carrier
LT Kermit Heiser
AMT2 Trey Tassara
AST3 Noah Emerson

Great work by the entire crew, and a reminder of what the Coast Guard does best: Semper Paratus.

19/07/2026

Do you have it within yourself to get the job done?

Our Aviation Survival Technicians at Air Station New Orleans do and prove it everyday. To be a rescue swimmer means pushing yourself to be better, stronger, and faster to save those in need.

When the call comes, we stand ready to respond.

This past Monday, the crew of Coast Guard Rescue 6041 🚁 launched in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard Heartland and U.S...
25/06/2026

This past Monday, the crew of Coast Guard Rescue 6041 🚁 launched in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard Heartland and U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans to conduct a MEDEVAC of a mariner who sustained injuries following a fall aboard a fishing vessel.

The aircrew rendezvoused with the vessel approximately 30 nautical miles south of Vermilion Bay, safely hoisted the injured mariner, and transported the patient to a local hospital in stable condition. 🏥

This mission also marked a major milestone for AST2 Owens, who earned his first life saved while assigned to Air Station New Orleans. Congratulations, AST2 Owens! 👏

Bravo Zulu to the entire crew for their professionalism and teamwork in ensuring this mariner received the care they needed. 🛟🚁

LCDR Connell
LT O’Donnell
AET2 Berry
AST2 Owens

U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
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16/06/2026
🚨 🚢On Friday, the duty crew of Coast Guard Rescue 6041 🚁 launched in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard Heartland to c...
15/06/2026

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On Friday, the duty crew of Coast Guard Rescue 6041 🚁 launched in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard Heartland to conduct a MEDEVAC of a child experiencing appendicitis aboard a cruise ship.

Working alongside U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center 2312 ✈️, the crew located the vessel approximately 200 nautical miles offshore and safely hoisted the child, a parent, and medical personnel from the ship. The patient was then transported to Manning Family Children’s Hospital and arrived in stable condition. 🏥

We’re grateful for the seamless efforts of everyone involved in helping ensure this young patient received the care they needed.
Congratulations to CDR Mitchell Wurster on her last flight at Air Station New Orleans after 7 years of dedicated service!
Bravo Zulu to the crew! 👏⚓

LCDR Connell
CDR Mitchell Wurster
AMT2 Jais
AST3 Demartino

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans
Go Coast Guard
Go Coast Guard New Orleans



05/06/2026

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Last night, the duty crew of Coast Guard Rescue 6041 🚁 launched in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard Heartland and U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans to conduct a MEDEVAC of a fisherman with a serious foot injury.

After locating the vessel near South Pass, the aircrew deployed the Rescue Swimmer to assess and stabilize the patient. Once the survivor was prepared for transport, the crew conducted a successful hoist and delivered the patient to a local hospital for further medical care. 🏥

Great work by the crew! 👍

LCDR Nolan
LT Heiser
AMT2 Tassara
AST3 Zeigler

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
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🛟On May 26, in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard Heartland, U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, and U.S. Coast Guard...
04/06/2026

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On May 26, in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard Heartland, U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, and U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center, the duty crews of CG6041 🚁 and CG2312 ✈️ launched to save a 83 year old cruise ship passenger experiencing a medical emergency.

The crews located the vessel 180 NM offshore and safely hoisted the survivor along with medical staff. The patient was transferred to a local hospital in stable condition.

Bravo Zulu to all crews involved! 👏

CDR Feltovic
LT Heiser
AMT2 Tassara
AST3 Ballossini

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
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29/05/2026

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On the night of May 16th, in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard Heartland, U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, and U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center CG2312 ✈️, the duty crew of Coast Guard Rescue 6041 launched to save a 24-year-old mariner experiencing a medical emergency aboard a ship crossing the Gulf.

Operating more than 200 NM offshore, the crews worked seamlessly across units to reach the patient and safely transport the mariner to a higher level of medical treatment in stable condition. 🛟

Bravo Zulu to all crews involved! ✈️ 🤝 🚁

LCDR Thomas
LT Barlow
AMT2 Brock
AST3 Zeigler

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
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