CG FORWARD

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Cocaine seized by two Coast Guard Cutters offloaded in San Diego

The Coast Guard Cutter 'Kimball (WMSL 756)' offloaded approximately 18,898 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $214.3 million, on April 24, 2025, in San Diego. The offload was a result of six separate suspected drug smuggling vessel interdictions or events off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America by the 'Kimball' and the F'orward' during the months of February through April. Multiple U.S. agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security, collaboradte in the effort to combat transnational organized crime. The Coast Guard, Navy, Customs and Border Protection, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with allied and international partner agencies, all played a role in counter-narcotic operations.   Report with photos and video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4165700/coast-guard-offloads-more-than-214-million-worth-of-illegal-cocaine-in-san-diego/

Coast Guard Cutter returned hoe after patrol including rescue off 33 migrants

The 'Forward (WMEC 911)' returned to its homeport in Portsmouth on Feb 3, 2024, following a 75-day patrol of the Windward Passage. During the patrol, the ship intercepted five unlawful migrant voyages and rescued 33 migrants from one vessel taking on water. The 'Forward' provided essential life-saving equipment, to include personal flotation devices and dewatering equipment, to the migrants aboard. Patrolling in support of Homeland Security Task Force - Southeast and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS), within the Coast Guard Seventh District’s area of responsibility, Forward’s crew deterred illegal migration. By conducting routine patrols of the Windward Passage, the 'Forward' was able to maintain safety of life at sea and protect U.S. maritime borders. Additionally, the 'Forward' conducted interactions with valued partners and the local community during a port call to the Dominican Republic. Forward hosted Dominican Republic navy leadership aboard the cutter and discussed ongoing relationships within the region. The crew also participated in a community relations project held at a local orphanage in Maimon, Dominican Republic. They donated toys and home items as well completed renovation and restoration projects, building stronger relationships between partners. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3694393/us-coast-guard-cutter-forward-returns-home-to-virginia-after-lifesaving-deploym/

Coast Guard Cutter repatriated 186 Haitians

The 'Forward' repatriated 186 Haitians to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, on Aug 8, 2022, following an interdiction near Ocean Reef. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders on Aug 5 at approximately 1:20 p.m., of a grossly overloaded sailing vessel with men, women and children aboard. The vessel ran aground and multiple people jumped into the water without lifejackets. U.S. Border Patrol members on shore took custody of 113 Haitians. Homeland Security Investigations and its partners are investigating two suspected smugglers who were taken into custody. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-repatriates-186-haitians/