The U.S. Coast Guard is a military service branch responsible for maritime security, law enforcement, and search and rescue in U.S. waters and beyond. Known for counter-narcotics interdiction, migrant interception, and maritime law enforcement across the Pacific, Caribbean, and global sea lanes. Recently, the Coast Guard has conducted Iranian crude oil seizures and participated in counter-narcotics strikes alongside SOUTHCOM. Last updated 3 days ago
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed in Sitka, Alaska. First responders and search and rescue teams are on scene. No word yet on crew status.
"On June 21, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence ...
U.S. Southern Command:
"On June 21, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed during this action, and there were six male survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed."
A narco-trafficking vessel was struck in the Eastern Pacific on June 16 by Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis Donovan. One killed, two survivors. Coast Guard search and rescue was activated immediately. No U.S. forces harmed.
"On June 16, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence ...
U.S. Southern Command:
"On June 16, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known s in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. One male narco-terrorists was killed during this action, and there were two male survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed."
A vessel carrying 240 Haitian migrants was intercepted this week after CBP Air and Marine Operations located it taking on water and in danger of sinking. The U.S. Coast Guard and international partners assisted in the operation, preventing a potential catastrophic loss of life. None of the migrants gained entry to the U.S.
"On May 26, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence c...
U.S. Southern Command:
"On May 26, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. One male narco-terrorist was killed during this action, and there were two survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed."
A U.S. military task force struck a narco-terrorist vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing 2 and leaving 1 survivor, SOUTHCOM says. The strike was ordered by SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis Donovan. Coast Guard search and rescue followed.
On April 11, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted two lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels op...
U.S. Southern Command:
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On April 11, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted two lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed, and one narco-terrorist survived the first strike. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during the second strike. Following the engagements, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. No U.S. military forces were harmed."
The U.S. Coast Guard is allowing a Russian tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, the New York Times reports, citing a U.S. official briefed on the matter.
"On March 19, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. ...
U.S. Southern Command:
"On March 19, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three narco-terrorists survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed."
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