Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on U.S. Casualty in Yemen
I extend my condolences to the family and shipmates of Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan”
Department of Defense Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a U.S. Navy sailor who was supporting U.S.
@USNPeople Weekly Wire Rundown: Jan. 30, 2017
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Imagery available: Coast Guard seeking public’s help locating owner of kayak found near Maunalua Bay, Oahu
Courtesy photos.
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an unmanned, adrift kayak found in Maunalua Bay, Oahu, Sunday.
The blue tandem kayak, labeled Cobra Tandem, was found ap…
Feature Release: What’s the frequency, Shuey?
3rd generation Coast Guardsman keeps Mid-Atlantic communications afloat
Feature Release: What’s the frequency, Shuey?
3rd generation Coast Guardsman keeps Mid-Atlantic communications afloat
Coast Guard rescues man, 3 children from sinking boat off Galveston
HOUSTON — A Coast Guard boat crew rescued a man and his three children Sunday morning, after their boat began to sink in the Galveston Fairway Anchorage, 10 miles southeast of the Galveston jetties.
The man called 911 at 1:50 a.m., who …
Update: Coast Guard, Maui Fire Department end search for missing fisherman near Pokowai Sea Arch, Maui
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard and Maui Fire Department ended their search, Saturday, for a missing fisherman near the Pokowai Sea Arch, Maui.
After being located by a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew, a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Maui recovered the man unresponsive at 9:22 a.m. approximately one mile from Pokowai Sea Arch. He was then transported to shore where he was declared deceased by awaiting medical personnel.
On-scene Coast Guard assets conducted a total of 3 searches covering 41 square miles prior to locating the man.
Involved in the search were:
- An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point
- A 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew
- The crew of USCGC Ahi (WPB 87364)
- Ground crews and a rescue boat with divers from Maui Fire Department
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Honolulu received notification at 2 a.m., from Maui Fire, of a 49-year-old man who fell off the sea arch and was last seen floating on his back.
The Coast Guard issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast requesting the assistance of mariners in the area to keep a sharp look out and report any sightings to command center watch standers at 808-842-2600.