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Two men are rescued by the USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759) crew, June 12, 2025 from a life raft after their 57-foot sport fisher vessel, Turn Me Loose, sank 34 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The father and son activated their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), which allowed rescue crews to pinpoint their location and safely recover them. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Adam Warren)

Sept. 30, 2025

Coast Guard takes charge of the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) program

Service replaces National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in overseeing network that detects distress signals.

This 406 Day, we celebrate a technology that embodies the very essence of safety and security on the vast expanse of the U.S. Maritime Domain

April 4, 2025

Celebrating 406 Day and the unsung heroes of maritime security

406 MHz beacons provide a critical safety net, ensuring our USCG personnel have the means to assist during unpredictable maritime situations.

406 Day 2024: Celebrating over 50,000 lives saved

April 5, 2024

406 Day 2024: Celebrating over 50,000 lives saved

The Coast Guard celebrates 406 Day, April 6th, alongside our Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) partners - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Air Force.

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