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Binational agencies executed maritime law enforcement and security Ops

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SEATTLE — Multiple U.S. and Canadian partner agencies planned and executed four large-scale interagency, binational operations throughout the summer in Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, and Strait of Juan de Fuca focused on a variety of maritime law enforcement and security missions. “Despite the challenges of protecting a vast and geographically diverse region like Leer másBinational agencies executed maritime law enforcement and security Ops[…]

U.S. Military continues aiding Haiti following earthquake, tropical storm

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August 30, 2021 by David Vergun, DoD news The U.S. military has flown 560 sorties to Haiti, providing rapid logistical and airlift support, including delivery of more than 348,000 pounds of aid in response to Haiti earthquake, the Joint Staff deputy director for regional operations said. Army Maj. Gen. William D. «Hank» Taylor spoke on this Leer másU.S. Military continues aiding Haiti following earthquake, tropical storm[…]

USCGC James conducts largest narcotic offload in Coast Guard history

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MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter James crew offloaded approximately 59,700 pounds of cocaine and 1,430 pounds of marijuana worth more than $1.4 billion, Thursday, at Port Everglades. This is the largest narcotic offload in Coast Guard history. The Coast Guard’s strong international relationships, with key partners like Canada and the Netherlands, along with our specialized Leer másUSCGC James conducts largest narcotic offload in Coast Guard history[…]

The USCGC Tahoma returns home from 79-day counter-narcotics patrol

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KITTERY, Maine — The crew of the USCGC Tahoma (WMEC 908) returned to Kittery on Friday after a successful 79-day counter-narcotics and smuggling patrol in the Eastern Pacific. The Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma crew interdicted two vessels, seizing 7,300 pounds of cocaine, worth a combined total of roughly $105 million, and detained eight suspected drug smugglers. Leer másThe USCGC Tahoma returns home from 79-day counter-narcotics patrol[…]

USCGC Bear and HITRON crews intercept more than $140 million in drug

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) and a HITRON team returned home to Portsmouth Sunday following an 86-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The Bear’s crew interdicted three vessels, seized approximately 8,158 pounds of cocaine, two pounds of methamphetamines, as well as marijuana, worth a combined total of Leer másUSCGC Bear and HITRON crews intercept more than $140 million in drug[…]

USCGC Seneca returns to homeport after counter-drug and joint maritime operations

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PORTSMOUTH, Va.​ — The Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Seneca returned to its homeport in Portsmouth after a 57-day patrol conducting counter-drug and humanitarian assistance operations in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, November 20. The USCGC Seneca crew deployed with an embarked MH-65 Dolphin Short-Range Recovery (SRR) helicopter from Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Leer másUSCGC Seneca returns to homeport after counter-drug and joint maritime operations[…]

Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles transfers command

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PORT ANGELES, Wash. – Cmdr. Joan Snaith relieved Cmdr. Michael S. Jackson as the new commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles Friday during a change of command ceremony. Snaith is the unit’s 43rd commanding officer and will be responsible for overseeing operational responsibilities of the Air Station including; Search and Leer másCoast Guard Air Station Port Angeles transfers command[…]

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