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Coast Guard offloads more than 8 tons of cocaine - valued at $183M - in South Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard seized over 16,100 pounds of cocaine valued at $183 million, highlighting successful anti-drug operations in Central and South America.
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Boat capsizes, spilling 18 members of rowing team off California, Coast Guard says

Eighteen people were rescued after a rowing team's boat capsized in the San Francisco Bay, with no injuries reported.

Teen kayaker rescued after spending nearly 12 hours clinging to kayak overnight off coast of Hawaii

A teenager survived 12 hours in the ocean after capsizing and was rescued by the Coast Guard and an off-duty lifeguard.

Officials rescue man floating on cooler off Florida coast after Hurricane Milton

A man was rescued after floating 30 miles off Florida during Hurricane Milton, highlighting the importance of safety equipment at sea.

Boat capsizes, spilling 18 members of rowing team off California, Coast Guard says

Eighteen people were rescued after a rowing team's boat capsized in the San Francisco Bay, with no injuries reported.

Teen kayaker rescued after spending nearly 12 hours clinging to kayak overnight off coast of Hawaii

A teenager survived 12 hours in the ocean after capsizing and was rescued by the Coast Guard and an off-duty lifeguard.

Officials rescue man floating on cooler off Florida coast after Hurricane Milton

A man was rescued after floating 30 miles off Florida during Hurricane Milton, highlighting the importance of safety equipment at sea.
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Boat capsizes on crab trip, killing one and leaving four lost, California officials say

Efforts to find four missing boaters near Bodega Bay have been suspended after extensive search despite challenging weather conditions.

1 Dead and 4 Are Missing After Boat Capsizes Off California

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for four missing boaters after their vessel capsized in California, resulting in one recovery and one rescue.

Boat capsizes on crab trip, killing one and leaving four lost, California officials say

Efforts to find four missing boaters near Bodega Bay have been suspended after extensive search despite challenging weather conditions.

1 Dead and 4 Are Missing After Boat Capsizes Off California

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for four missing boaters after their vessel capsized in California, resulting in one recovery and one rescue.
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Captain airlifted after collapsing on cargo ship off Government Cut, authorities say

Coast Guard and Fire Rescue responded to a medical emergency on the Atlantic Power ship near Port of Miami.

Sailor hurt on ship 800 miles off California requires helicopter rescue, officials say

California Air Guard helicopters completed a successful 800-mile mission to rescue an injured sailor from a cargo ship off San Francisco.

This State Has the Highest Concentration of Active-Duty Army Personnel in the Country

The Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States, with over 2.5 million people on payroll.
Alaska hosts a critical military presence, especially for the Army and Air Force.
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The Coast Guard save a man and his dog from a sinking boat off the coast of Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued a man and his dog from a sinking sailboat before Hurricane Helene made landfall.

Coast Guard plucks three from overturned boat near Puerto Rico

The US Coast Guard rescued three stranded boaters whose vessel capsized off the coast of Puerto Rico.
The boaters were rescued after making a 911 call and providing their precise location.

The Coast Guard save a man and his dog from a sinking boat off the coast of Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued a man and his dog from a sinking sailboat before Hurricane Helene made landfall.

Coast Guard plucks three from overturned boat near Puerto Rico

The US Coast Guard rescued three stranded boaters whose vessel capsized off the coast of Puerto Rico.
The boaters were rescued after making a 911 call and providing their precise location.
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OceanGate Founder Crashed a Submersible Years Before Titan Disaster

Stockton Rush's reckless piloting contributed to both past accidents and the eventual Titan submersible implosion, raising serious safety concerns at OceanGate.

Scientists investigating Titan sub reveal explosive new details

Titan submersible experienced significant mechanical issues before its final descent, leading to the catastrophic implosion that killed all onboard.

Before the Titanic Sub Imploded, Its Creator Was Working to Create a Whole Fleet of Them

Serious safety concerns surfaced related to OceanGate's Titan submersible, leading to tragic consequences and revealing a questionable safety track record.

Ghostly Footage Shows Imploded Sub Resting in Freezing Darkness of Ocean Floor

The US Coast Guard reveals major safety issues with OceanGate's Titan submersible, pointing to operational recklessness leading to the fatal disaster.

Titan's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned days before it imploded and hung one passenger upside down

The Titan submersible experienced a malfunction just before its final fatal dive, raising serious safety concerns.

Ex-OceanGate employee tells inquiry Titan sub disaster was inevitable'

Inevitability of tragedy due to flouted safety standards in Titan submersible's design and operation.
Testimony revealed OceanGate prioritized profit over safety and scientific integrity.

OceanGate Founder Crashed a Submersible Years Before Titan Disaster

Stockton Rush's reckless piloting contributed to both past accidents and the eventual Titan submersible implosion, raising serious safety concerns at OceanGate.

Scientists investigating Titan sub reveal explosive new details

Titan submersible experienced significant mechanical issues before its final descent, leading to the catastrophic implosion that killed all onboard.

Before the Titanic Sub Imploded, Its Creator Was Working to Create a Whole Fleet of Them

Serious safety concerns surfaced related to OceanGate's Titan submersible, leading to tragic consequences and revealing a questionable safety track record.

Ghostly Footage Shows Imploded Sub Resting in Freezing Darkness of Ocean Floor

The US Coast Guard reveals major safety issues with OceanGate's Titan submersible, pointing to operational recklessness leading to the fatal disaster.

Titan's scientific director says the sub malfunctioned days before it imploded and hung one passenger upside down

The Titan submersible experienced a malfunction just before its final fatal dive, raising serious safety concerns.

Ex-OceanGate employee tells inquiry Titan sub disaster was inevitable'

Inevitability of tragedy due to flouted safety standards in Titan submersible's design and operation.
Testimony revealed OceanGate prioritized profit over safety and scientific integrity.
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OceanGate's ill-fated Titan sub relied on a hand-typed Excel spreadsheet

The Titan submarine's navigation system relied on inefficient manual processes, raising questions about safety and operational readiness.

Newly released photos capture British commandos and American forces hunting down a narco-sub carrying $209 million of cocaine in the Caribbean

British and American forces seized a narco-sub carrying $209 million in cocaine, marking a significant drug bust in the Caribbean.

Coast Guard still probing cause of oil sheen off the coast of Huntington Beach

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an oil sheen off Huntington Beach, clean-up efforts are ongoing.
The cause of the oil sheen is still undetermined, with officials unsure if it was a leak or spill.

Oil sheen confirmed off Huntington Beach; Coast Guard investigating

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a potential oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach in Orange County.
Local officials, including Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner and Supervisor Katrina Foley, are actively engaged in addressing the situation.

Biden to sign executive order boosting cybersecurity of ports, maritime vessels

President Biden expected to sign executive order to boost maritime cybersecurity through DHS and U.S. Coast Guard.
Order mandates vessels and ports to enhance cybersecurity defenses, comply with incident reporting rules, and establish minimum cybersecurity standards.
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US Coast Guard searches for man sailing from California to Hawaii

Coast Guard asks for help in finding missing sailor
Noel Rubio left Long Beach on Dec. 28 and was last heard from near Catalina Island

Missing Key Biscayne man's paddleboard found near Fort Lauderdale, Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a search for a missing man who went spearfishing off the coast of Florida and the search area spans from Miami-Dade County to Palm Beach County.

US Coast Guard searches for man sailing from California to Hawaii

Coast Guard asks for help in finding missing sailor
Noel Rubio left Long Beach on Dec. 28 and was last heard from near Catalina Island

Missing Key Biscayne man's paddleboard found near Fort Lauderdale, Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a search for a missing man who went spearfishing off the coast of Florida and the search area spans from Miami-Dade County to Palm Beach County.
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Change is necessary': Coast Guard pledges reforms after mishandling reports of sexual assault

The US Coast Guard has released a highly critical report acknowledging its failure to protect service members and promising reforms to address the misconduct allegations.
The internal review team found that there is a lack of accountability and an erosion of trust in Coast Guard leadership.

Pass Ukraine aid, Congress - it's a bargain for American security

President Biden has requested over $60 billion for Ukraine, which is more than twice the US Coast Guard's annual budget.
Supporting Ukraine is a bargain for American national security, as it has greatly weakened Russia without any American casualties.
US spending on the war in Ukraine is revitalizing the US defense-industrial base and benefiting American manufacturers.

House Oversight Committee launches investigation into Coast Guard after CNN report

The House Oversight Committee is investigating the US Coast Guard for mishandling misconduct, including sexual assault, racism, and hazing.
Coast Guard leaders concealed reports of these problems from the workforce, the public, and Congress.

Change is necessary': Coast Guard pledges reforms after mishandling reports of sexual assault

The US Coast Guard has released a highly critical report acknowledging its failure to protect service members and promising reforms to address the misconduct allegations.
The internal review team found that there is a lack of accountability and an erosion of trust in Coast Guard leadership.

Pass Ukraine aid, Congress - it's a bargain for American security

President Biden has requested over $60 billion for Ukraine, which is more than twice the US Coast Guard's annual budget.
Supporting Ukraine is a bargain for American national security, as it has greatly weakened Russia without any American casualties.
US spending on the war in Ukraine is revitalizing the US defense-industrial base and benefiting American manufacturers.

House Oversight Committee launches investigation into Coast Guard after CNN report

The House Oversight Committee is investigating the US Coast Guard for mishandling misconduct, including sexual assault, racism, and hazing.
Coast Guard leaders concealed reports of these problems from the workforce, the public, and Congress.
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Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse

The cargo ship Dali resumed its voyage after causing a bridge collapse, with the U.S. Coast Guard overseeing its journey and salvage operations.
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