Coast Guard HITRON reaches the milestone of 1,000 interdictions

Publicada en 11 de septiembre de 202511 de septiembre de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

JACKSONVILLE, Florida. — The U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) achieved a significant milestone in its counter-drug mission completing 1,000 interdictions of suspected drug trafficking vessels August 25, 2025. Since October 1, 2024, HITRON has interdicted $3.3 billion in illicit narcotics destined for the United States via maritime routes, a three-fold increase over its Leer másCoast Guard HITRON reaches the milestone of 1,000 interdictions[…]

Cutter Thetis and the HITRON interdicted 13 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific

Publicada en 1 de junio de 20251 de junio de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

MIAMI – MIAMI – The Coast Guard Cutter Thetis crew and the HITRON interdited approximately 13 tons (more than 28,500 pounds) of cocaine worth an estimated $211.3 million. The drugs were offloaded at Port Everglades. Thursday, 29, 2025. The seized contraband was the result of four interdictions in the Eastern Pacific by the crew of Coast Leer másCutter Thetis and the HITRON interdicted 13 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific[…]

USCGC Campbell seized more than 3.6 tons of cocaine

Publicada en 6 de febrero de 20259 de febrero de 2025 por Hugo Ramos

NEWPORT, R.I.  — The crew of USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport following a 63-day multi-mission patrol to the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean with more than 3.6 tons in cocaine seized. Monday, February 3, 2025. USCGC Campbell deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) to advance Leer másUSCGC Campbell seized more than 3.6 tons of cocaine[…]

USCGC Confidence and HITRON crew returns after anti-drug patrol

Publicada en 1 de octubre de 20231 de octubre de 2023 por Admin

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The USCGC Confidence (WMEC 619) and a HITRON detachment returned home following a 62-day anti-drug patrol to the Caribbean Sea. September 20, 2023. The Cutter Confidence has its homeport in Cape Canaveral and the MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) in Jacksonville. From their homeport in eastern Florida, Leer másUSCGC Confidence and HITRON crew returns after anti-drug patrol[…]

Coast Guard MH-65E rescue 2 fishermen 50 nm offshore Savannah

Publicada en 29 de septiembre de 202329 de septiembre de 2023 por Admin

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65E Dolphin aircrew rescue two fishermen after their 34-foot fishing vessel sank 50 nautical miles offshore Savannah, Georgia. Thursday, September 28, 2023. Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a report from Coast Guard 7th District watchstanders of an emergency position indicating radio beacon activation from the fishing vessel Leer másCoast Guard MH-65E rescue 2 fishermen 50 nm offshore Savannah[…]

HITRON History Series: Captain Mike Campbell

Publicada en 3 de abril de 20233 de abril de 2023 por Admin

In this documentary series, the U.S. Coast Guard members spoke with Captain Mike Campbell, he was the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron’s (HITRON) first aviation engineer officer from 2001 to 2005, and HITRON’s Commanding Officer from 2017 to 2020. This is part one of a two part interview with Campbell. The Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Leer másHITRON History Series: Captain Mike Campbell[…]

USCGC Campbell returns home after counter-drug patrol

Publicada en 15 de diciembre de 202215 de diciembre de 2022 por Admin

Newport, R.I. — The crew of the USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909) and a MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from HITRON returned to homeport in Newport, Rhode Island, Friday after a 60-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. With the assistance of an embarked MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Leer másUSCGC Campbell returns home after counter-drug patrol[…]

USCGC Bertholf and HITRON seized $14M in cocaine

Publicada en 6 de diciembre de 20226 de diciembre de 2022 por Admin

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) and HITRON crews returned to Alameda with $14M seized in cocaine after traveling over 18,000 nautical miles during a 77-day counter-narcotics patrol throughout the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Saturday. Bertholf’s crew conducted multiple boardings of suspected drug-smuggling vessels while patrolling international waters off the coasts of Central and Leer másUSCGC Bertholf and HITRON seized $14M in cocaine[…]

Coast Guard HITRON history series Captain Richard Bates

Publicada en 22 de agosto de 202223 de agosto de 2022 por Admin

Interview by: Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Stanton.Edited by: Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Stanton. In this documentary series from the HITRON (Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron), Coast Guard spoke with Captain USCG (Ret) Richard Bates. Bates was the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) platform manager for Coast Guard headquarters aviation forces during the transition from Leer másCoast Guard HITRON history series Captain Richard Bates[…]

Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville to hold change-of-command

Publicada en 12 de julio de 202212 de julio de 2022 por Admin

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Capt. Janet D. Espino-Young is scheduled to relieve Capt. Mark R. Vlaun, as the Sector Commander of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, Thursday, during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. Commander of Coast Guard 7th District Rear Adm. Brendan C. McPherson will preside over the ceremony. Espino-Young reports to Sector Jacksonville from Coast Guard District Leer másCoast Guard Sector Jacksonville to hold change-of-command[…]