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The incoming and outgoing Coast Guard commanding officers salute each other in front of the ceremony’s presiding officer.

June 17, 2026

In-Service Vessel Sustainment Project Resident Office Baltimore celebrates change of command

Cmdr. Nathaniel Dufresne assumed the duties of commanding officer of In-Service Vessel Sustainment Project Resident Office (ISVS PRO) Baltimore on June 4.

A fast response cutter is at a dock with wooden boxes and other marine equipment in front of it.

June 11, 2026

Coast Guard accepts 63rd fast response cutter, Jeffrey Palazzo

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd fast response cutter (FRC), Jeffrey Palazzo, on June 11 in Key West, Florida. Following its commissioning later this year, Jeffrey Palazzo will be the fifth FRC to be homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

A green or unpainted C-130J rises above the tree line after takeoff.

June 5, 2026

Coast Guard starts missionization of 19th C-130J long range surveillance aircraft

The Coast Guard inducted its 19th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft into the missionization process at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas, on June 3. Following completion of the yearlong integration of the specialized equipment needed for Coast Guard missions, this aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J to HC-130J operations.

A small Coast Guard boat navigates water at high speed.

June 1, 2026

Coast Guard takes delivery of four response boat-small demonstration boats

The Coast Guard on April 28 accepted delivery of four demonstration boats that will be used to generate operator feedback that will help inform the requirements and specifications for the next generation of response boats-small (RB-S).

Two helicopters fly over a fast response cutter that is decorated with flags.

May 29, 2026

Coast Guard commissions 62nd fast response cutter, Vincent Danz

The Coast Guard commissioned its latest fast response cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz, on May 22 in New York City. Vincent Danz will be the fourth FRC to be homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Phillip Waldron.

May 29, 2026

Coast Guard authenticates keels for first three waterways commerce cutters

The Coast Guard authenticated the keels for three future waterways commerce cutters (WCCs) March 6 at Birdon America’s shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

Fast response cutter Vincent Danz, with hull number 1162 visible, sits at its mooring in Key West, Florida, following delivery.

May 27, 2026

Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd fast response cutter, Vincent Danz

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd fast response cutter (FRC), Vincent Danz, on Feb. 26 in Key West, Florida. Vincent Danz will be the fourth FRC to be homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

Coast Guard service members view the signal flags on display on a ship.

May 27, 2026

Coast Guard commissions 60th fast response cutter, Frederick Mann, in Kodiak, Alaska

The Coast Guard commissioned its latest fast response cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Frederick Mann, on Feb. 13 in Kodiak, Alaska. Frederick Mann is the third of three FRCs to be homeported at Coast Guard Base Kodiak.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis transits through Johns Hopkins Inlet in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2025. The Storis is built to an American Bureau of Shipping Ice Class A3 standard and can break ice and open navigable channels for other vessels. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashly Murphy)

May 19, 2026

NOAA to hold industry day for future Coast Guard waterfront recapitalization project in Juneau, Alaska

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in support of the Coast Guard’s waterfront recapitalization efforts in Juneau, Alaska, is holding an industry engagement event June 3 at Coast Guard Station Juneau.

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May 14, 2026

Coast Guard awards contract to enhance Training Center Cape May

On May 7, the Coast Guard awarded a contract valued at up to $400 million to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for the design and construction of new facilities at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, New Jersey.