USCG Heartland

Today, @DHSgov Secretary @KristiNoem recognized the air crew of the MH-65 rescue helicopter 6553 for their heroic actions in Kerrville, Texas on July 4. #AmericasFirstResponder #ValuetoNation

Today, the @USCG rescued 5 people from the water after their vessel capsized near Freeport, Texas. More here: bit.ly/46AD9E1

Moving forward, USCG District 8 will be known as the Heartland District. Within the USCG’s renewal through Force Design 2028, the service is renaming its operational districts to more accurately represent the regions they serve. news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases… uscg.mil/leadership/com…

#Breaking: Coast Guard is searching for a missing 51-year-old male between the west end of Lake Pontchartrain and the lighthouse. He is described as white, bald, has a back tattoo and last reported wearing swim shorts. If you have any information please call: 504-365-2209

The @USCG interdicted and detained 4 Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing and seized approximately 300lbs of red snapper in federal waters off southern #Texas, yesterday.

The @USCG and @CBPAMO interdicted and detained 13 Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing and seized approximately 1500lbs of red snapper in federal waters off southern #Texas, Today. More here: bit.ly/4l5ZZHR

Second medevac in two days. It’s been a busy few days for Air Station Houston crews. Yesterday, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter hoisted a 64-year-old man suffering from severe abdominal pain from a vessel offshore. He was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital in stable condition.

Yesterday, a 57-year-old man was medevaced after he suffered a seizure and head injury offshore. A Coast Guard Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin crew hoisted the patient and a doctor who was aboard the catamaran, and transported both to UTMB in stable condition.

Historic First: 4 Mexican fishermen plead guilty for illegal fishing in U.S. federal waters! This case marks a big step in protecting marine resources/securing our maritime borders. Outstanding work by #USCG crews/staff!

Coast Guard crews are on patrol enforcing the nation’s laws and protecting our marine resources from cartel-linked poachers. We will continue to counter illegal fishing operations that threaten the sustainability of vital fisheries critical to the U.S. economy. #OceansWeek

Coast Guard crews from South Padre Island, Corpus Christi, and the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle out of Puerto Rico all coordinated to stop illegal fishing in our waters! Read more here: news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases…

A red-winged blackbird takes flight over the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge after successful rehabilitation. The ES&H mobile Rehabilitation Center rapidly deploys to oil spill sites, providing critical on-site care and treatment for wildlife affected by pollution. @LDWF

Unified Command canceled today’s planned in-situ burn due to unfavorable winds and safety concerns. Future burns or response alternatives will be reassessed and announced via X. Safety and environmental protection remain our top priorities.

The @USCG interdicted and detained 4 Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing and seized approximately 450lbs of red snapper in federal waters off southern Texas, Tuesday. More here: bit.ly/43kSndi