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U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Stephanie Jocis, operations officer aboard Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757), observes a 23-foot single-outboard skiff vessel, carrying three members of a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, in Midgett’s search light during the early hours of April 6, 2026. The crew of Midgett rescued the family after the vessel went missing on March 30 in the waters of Chuuk State. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues directly supporting and advancing our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks and ensure the safety of life at sea, ensuring a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Lauren Taber)

USCGC Midgett rescues family missing for 7 days in Federated States of Micronesia

SANTA RITA, Guam — A family of three was returned to Chuuk State, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, following search and rescue operations conducted by the Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) crew on April 6, 2026.

The crew of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) supports a University of Hawai’i Sea Level Center technician to upgrade a regional NOAA weather monitoring station on Kapingamarangi Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, on March 20, 2026, in conjunction with supporting a supply delivery. Oliver Henry is the first Fast Response Cutter to make the transit. USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) returned to Guam on March 29, 2026, closing out a 29-day patrol period that restored a critical tsunami early warning station to a remote Pacific atoll, delivered humanitarian supplies to two island communities, and enforced fisheries laws across more than 4,000 nautical miles. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA partner to restore tsunami warning capability on remote FSM atoll during 29-day Operation Rematau patrol period

SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) returned to Guam on March 29, closing out a 29-day patrol period that restored a critical tsunami early warning station on a remote Pacific atoll, delivered humanitarian supplies to two island communities, and enforced fisheries laws across more than 4,000 nautical miles.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boarding Team conduct a joint patrol with the CNMI Department of Public Safety - Marine Unit personnel on March 20, 2026, in Saipan.

U.S. Coast Guard, CNMI partners strengthen maritime security presence in Saipan’s waters

SAIPAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — Federal and local maritime law enforcement agencies patrolled Saipan's waters and port together in mid-March, boarding six small vessels and launching new coordination channels that expand the CNMI's ability to monitor and respond to threats in its surrounding waters.

Military representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, met with senior leaders from the Republic of Palau during a U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting held at Palau International Airport in AIRAI, March 5.

U.S. and Palau Deepen Security Cooperation Through Interagency Dialogue

AIRAI, Palau — Senior leaders from the Republic of Palau and representatives from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, convened for a productive U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting at Palau International Airport on March 5.

On Feb. 23, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) delivers supplies to the residents of Pagan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol.

USCGC Frederick Hatch conducts security mission, serves Northern Mariana Islands communities during 20-day patrol

SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) patrolled more than 500 miles of U.S. waters from Guam to the remote Northern Mariana Islands during a 20-day operation to secure U.S. waters, deter illegal migration, and enforce federal law across one of the nation’s most expansive maritime regions.

Palau, U.S. partner for Construction Industry Forum; share economic opportunities with Palau business community

KOROR, Palau — Representatives from the U.S. Department of War, Republic of Palau, and the Palau Chamber of Commerce partnered to host a Construction Industry Forum at the Palau Community College in Koror, Jan. 19.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Antonio Sanchez, an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a pressure test on fuel hoses during an Aviation Training Relocation program at Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, January 17, 2026

Free and Open: U.S. Marines establish FARP operations at Tinian

TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands — U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, traveled to Tinian to establish and operate a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during an aviation training relocation program aimed at developing expeditionary aviation capabilities and ensuring security throughout the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard coordinate to evacuate ill mariner from cable-laying vessel off Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam — A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter crew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 safely evacuated and transferred an ill mariner from the 459-foot U.S.-flagged cable-laying ship Decisive on Tuesday, thanks to the coordinated efforts of HSC-25 and the watch at U.S. Coast Guard Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam.