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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.
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.
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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