The Coast Guard’s increased focus on capturing migrants at sea in recent years led to a drop-off in drug seizures and hampered its ability to conduct its other missions, according to a new government ...

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant’s (WMEC 617) small boat crew comes alongside a motor tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 7, 2026. Vigilant escorted the motor tanker, which was seized by a Coast Guard ...

Mobile-based shipbuilder Austal USA and the U.S. Coast Guard came together Monday to celebrate work on a ship that represents a critical future for both parties – if they can overcome problems so ...