USCG Atlantic Area
@USCGLANTAREA
Official account of USCG Atlantic Area; Your @uscg team in the Arctic and from the Rocky 🏔 to the Arabian 🌊. (RT, Follows, & Favs ≠ endorsement)
A vigilant Coast Guard means a safer nation. That’s why members of Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, or PATFORSWA, work tirelessly to protect the American people. Their focus: pushing our borders outward and stopping threats at the source, far from American shores. Their approach:…
New leadership aboard @USCG Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909)! Tuesday at @NAVSTANEWPORTRI, CDR. Krystyn Pecora relieved CDR. Jonathan Harris during a change-of-command ceremony presided over by VADM. Nathan Moore, commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area. #USCG @USCGNortheast 📸: David Lau
Busted! 🚫 These images show a drug boat’s desperate attempt to ditch its illicit cargo. Not this time—thanks to a satellite that detected suspicious activity and triggered the deployment of a @USCG drone. As part of our Force Design 2028 transformation, Project Minerva is…
BZ #USCG STA Bayfield after report received yesterday at 7:00 p.m. of a 16’ P/C T.O.W. w/ 2 POB #SAR STA RB-M arrived on scene locating the mostly sunken vessel, rescued 2 PIW and transferred them to awaiting EMS at Ashland Marina #LakeSuperior #WearIt
#BREAKING CGC Resolute’s crew offloaded nearly 12,600 lbs of cocaine, worth an estimated $93.2 million at @USCG Sector St Pete after a 59-day patrol. 📸: PA1 Perkofski Read more: tinyurl.com/dy6uju8k #USCG #CoastGuard #valuetonation #drugoffload #counternarcotics
A major milestone this week in the Coast Guard’s drug interdiction efforts: Since January 20, we’ve seized over 242,000 pounds of cocaine. With as little as 1.2g being enough to kill someone, that’s 91 million potentially lethal doses. @USCG continues to surge forces along the…
Strong coordination by @USCG Air Station Traverse City & Station Sturgeon Bay resulted in a #medevac near #Nahma, MI. on Sunday. Both units arrived on scene before the #USCG aircrew hoisted and transported the person experiencing a medical emergency to awaiting EMS. #LakeMichigan
(1/1) BZ #USCG AIRSTA #TraverseCity & STA #SturgeonBay after report was received at 5:32 p.m. yesterday, of a 16' P/C w/ 1 POB experiencing a #MedicalEmergency near #Nahma #Michigan on #LakeMichigan AIRSTA MH-60 helo & STA RB-S crews arrived on scene & deployed a #RescueSwimmer
(2/2) The PIW was hoisted to safety & the helo transported them to #Escanaba Airport for awaiting #EMS This case highlights the preparation and coordination between AIRSTA & STA to respond to #BoatingEmergencies using both air & surface assets #Teamwork #GreatLakes #SAR
Video of AIRSTA #TraverseCity rescue on #LakeMichigan yesterday. See previous posts for more details. #CoastGuard #SearchAndRescue
Risk not - Ask your charter captain to produce a Merchant Mariner Credential and Certificate of Inspection (for vessels carrying over six people) before paying to board. BZ to @USCG Station Sand Key LE for halting an illegal charter near Madeira Beach, #FL., Sunday. #USCG @DHSgov
#BREAKING A @USCG Station Sand Key law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter operating near Madeira Beach, Sunday. 📝 Read more: tinyurl.com/4mjns7wa #USCG #CoastGuard #valuetonation #IllegalCharter #LawEnforcement
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
RECORD-BREAKING! Op Martillo nets 329+ metric tons of cocaine for @jiatfs in 9 months, smashing FY24 record! This $7.9B+ hit = 266M+ lethal doses off our streets. Thanks, @USCG, law enforcement, Allies & Partners Nations. #DrugInterdiction #OpMartillo #MartilloMilestone25
Recently, @USCG Cutter Tahoma (WMEC 908) conducted coordinated at-sea movements with Panama’s National Aeronaval Service during a passing exercise. Increasing interoperability supports joint efforts to counter illicit activity in the region. #USCG @USCGNortheast @aeronavalpanama
Our @USCG joined forces with Panama's National Aeronaval Service for a passing exercise off the coast of Panama. The exercise strengthens maritime collaboration and ensures safer, more secure seas.
During the first rescue mission of his career, Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan directly saved 165 individuals. The Department of Homeland Security applauds the 65 Aircrew members for their heroism and bravery, including Lt. Ian Hopper, Lt. Blair Ogujiofor, and Flight Mechanic Seth…
AMERICAN HERO 🇺🇸 As catastrophic floods swept through Central Texas, Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan and his Coast Guard aircrew answered the call of duty without hesitation—saving 165 lives during his first rescue mission. The extraordinary bravery and selfless service of Ruskan…
On July 4th, the @USCG responded requests for assistance following the intense flooding in Kerr County,Tx. Even on America’s birthday, we’re ready for the call. We will continue to rise in times of crisis. #AmericasFirstResponder #AmericasLifeline #ValuetoNation
As flood response continues in Texas, we thank our fearless @USCG, who not only guard our shores, but came to the rescue without hesitation in the face of a devastating natural disaster. The world is witnessing their courage and heroism as they continue working to rescue…
United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer and Petty Officer Scott Ruskin, directly saved an astonishing 165 victims in the devastating flooding in central Texas. This was the first rescue mission of his career and he was the only triage coordinator at the scene. Scott Ruskin is…
The USCG continues to assist the state of Texas with flooding near Kerrville. USCG MH-65 helicopters have conducted 12 flights to the flooded area, rescued 15 campers from Camp Mystic in Hunt, and aided in the evacuation of 230 people.
The Coast Guard is conducting rescue operations near Kerrville, Tx. Currently the Coast Guard is assisting with two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew from Air Station Corpus Christi, along with an Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew.