Tag: u_s_coast_guard
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U.S. Coast Guard Finalizes Contracts for Six Arctic Security Cutters
The U.S. Coast Guard has finalized contracts totaling $3.3 billion with Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma Marine Constructions for six new Arctic Security Cutters, bolstering America's Arctic presence and sovereignty, with deliveries expected by 2031.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitaryTransportationEnergy U.S. Coast GuardArctic Security CuttersBollinger ShipyardsRauma Marine ConstructionsArcticNational SecurityShipbuildingU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Homeland Security Secretary Celebrates Landmark Coast Guard Investment
Secretary Mullin marked the first anniversary of President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a nearly $25 billion investment in the U.S. Coast Guard, the largest since World War II, enhancing cutters, aircraft, and infrastructure.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyMilitaryTransportation Markwayne MullinU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardOne Big Beautiful BillNew York CityDonald J. TrumpGovernment Spending
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Shadow Fleet Tanker Master Pleads Guilty to Evading U.S. Coast Guard in Atlantic Pursuit
Ship master Avtandil Kalandadze pleaded guilty to evading the U.S. Coast Guard during a weeks-long pursuit of his "shadow fleet" tanker, the Bella 1, which transported illicit Iran-origin oil, endangering service members and undermining sanctions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictWorldFederal GovernmentLegalMilitaryMiddle EastLatin AmericaTransportation Avtandil KalandadzeU.S. Coast GuardIranOil SmugglingSanctions EvasionNational SecurityMaritimeFBI
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Operation Pacific Viper Seizes Over 225,000 Pounds of Cocaine
U.S. Coast Guard's Operation Pacific Viper has seized over 225,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific, preventing 93 million deadly doses from reaching American streets and disrupting drug trafficking networks.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentMilitaryLatin AmericaSocial Issues U.S. Coast GuardOperation Pacific ViperCocaine SeizureDrug TraffickingEastern Pacific OceanDHSNarco-terrorismU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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U.S. Coast Guard Intercepts Vessel with 25 Chinese Nationals Off Florida Coast
A U.S. Coast Guard crew interdicted a vessel carrying 25 alleged Chinese nationals attempting illegal entry near Key Biscayne, Florida, on June 10. The incident involved disabling fire after the vessel failed to stop, leading to a criminal investigation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral Politics U.S. Coast GuardKey Biscayneillegal entryChinese nationalsDepartment of Homeland Securitymaritime law enforcementOperation Vigilant SentryU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Tanker Master Pleads Guilty to Evading U.S. Coast Guard in Weeks-Long Pursuit
Avtandil Kalandadze, master of the tanker Bella 1, pleaded guilty to evading the U.S. Coast Guard during a multi-week pursuit across the Atlantic while transporting illicit oil for U.S. adversaries.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldFederal GovernmentLegalTradeMiddle EastLatin AmericaTransportation Avtandil KalandadzeU.S. Coast GuardBella 1Sanctions EvasionIllicit OilNational SecurityFBI
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New U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Opens in Birmingham, Alabama
Secretary Mullin and Admiral Lunday inaugurated the new U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Located at the former Birmingham-Southern College, this facility represents a major investment in the Coast Guard's future, with training missions beginning in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducationMilitary U.S. Coast GuardBirminghamAlabamaTraining CenterMarkwayne MullinKevin LundayHomeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Preferences for Officer Program
The U.S. Coast Guard has eliminated race-based preferences in its College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, citing violations of equal protection and the Trump Administration's focus on merit and fairness, effective May 28.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegalEducation U.S. Coast GuardDepartment of Homeland SecurityCollege Student Pre-Commissioning InitiativeRace-based preferencesEqual ProtectionTrump AdministrationDEIU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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DHS Seizes $6.4 Million in Cocaine from Crude Oil Tanker in Los Angeles Port
Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Coast Guard seized 500 pounds of cocaine, worth $6.4 million, from a crude oil tanker in the Port of Los Angeles, leading to arrests and highlighting ongoing efforts against drug smuggling.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportation NarcoticsCocainePort of Los AngelesHomeland Security InvestigationsU.S. Coast GuardDrug SeizureTransnational CrimeU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Coast Guard Finalizes $3.5 Billion Contract for Five Arctic Security Cutters
The U.S. Coast Guard finalized a $3.5 billion contract with Davie Defense for five new Arctic Security Cutters. These polar icebreakers will enhance U.S. sovereignty and defense in the Arctic, with the first delivery by 2028, fulfilling a presidential promise.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryEconomyTransportation Arctic Security CuttersU.S. Coast GuardDavie DefenseArcticPolar IcebreakersNational SecurityDonald J. TrumpU.S. Department of Homeland Security