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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
US Coast Guard Teams Up With Allies Amid China Escalation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A United States Coast Guard ship has arrived in Northeast Asia as it prepares to conduct a joint exercise with South Korean and Japanese counterparts amid escalating maritime assertiveness by China. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment by email. Why It Matters USCGC Stratton, a U.S. Coast Guard national security cutter, has been deployed in the western Pacific Ocean since early May. It arrived in the Philippines—a U.S. treaty ally with territorial disputes against China in the South China Sea—two weeks ago for an exercise. South Korea and Japan—American treaty allies—face maritime challenges from China, with the East Asian power installing structures in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, and unilaterally declaring "no-sail zones" near the Korean Peninsula, raising concerns. What To Know U.S. Naval Forces Korea announced that the Stratton arrived at Busan naval base in South Korea on Thursday for a trilateral engagement with South Korean and Japanese coast guards to improve their "interoperability and collaboration" in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise—scheduled to run from May 29 to June 2—is focused on joint search and rescue, in accordance with an agreement reached last year that aims to strengthen coordination among the three parties for maritime disaster response, according to the South Korean coast guard. The Stratton is also expected to conduct a second trilateral drill in Japan, which will involve the Japanese and Philippine coast guards, the U.S. Embassy in Manila previously revealed. The United States Coast Guard national security cutter USCGC Stratton arrives at Busan naval base in South Korea on May 29, 2025. The United States Coast Guard national security cutter USCGC Stratton arrives at Busan naval base in South Korea on May 29, 2025. Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Robert A. Moses/U.S. Navy "Consistent U.S. Coast Guard national security cutter deployments to the region demonstrate the U.S. commitment to strong maritime governance that supports security, freedom, and prosperity in the Western Pacific," the U.S. Coast Guard said. During its months-long deployment, the Stratton is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, the U.S. Seventh Fleet's principal surface force, the U.S. Coast Guard added. The Japan-based fleet maintains America's naval presence in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans. In addition to trilateral coast guard exercises, the U.S. and its Northeast Asian allies have regularly conducted joint naval drills. In mid-March, an American aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, joined the Japanese and South Korean navies for a war game in the East China Sea. What People Are Saying The U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area told Newsweek: "Stratton is currently deployed under the tactical control of [Destroyer Squadron] 15 and seeks to strengthen global maritime governance to preserve sovereignty, share information, facilitate force-multiplying partnerships, and demonstrate professionalism to reinforce the rule of law at sea." A South Korean coast guard official said on Wednesday: "This drill is even more meaningful in that it is the first joint exercise led by the ROK Coast Guard and it is an opportunity for the three countries to share real-time information and check rescue response systems as if it were a real battle." ROK stands for the Republic of Korea, the official name of South Korea. What Happens Next It remains to be seen how the U.S. Coast Guard will maintain its presence in the western Pacific Ocean in addition to its role of stopping the flow of illegal migrants and drugs to the U.S. by sea.
USA Today
6 days ago
- USA Today
11 people hospitalized after boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale: What we know
11 people hospitalized after boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale: What we know Show Caption Hide Caption Boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale injures 11 Eleven people were injured when a boat exploded in Fort Lauderdale on Monday. Video released by the US Coast Guard shows emergency crews responding. Eleven people, including two children, were hospitalized after a boat explosion caused a fire in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Memorial Day. The United States Coast Guard said on social media Monday that a vessel with 13 people on board exploded around 5:45 p.m. near the New River Triangle in Fort Lauderdale. "For reasons that we don't know yet, a boat exploded," said Frank Guzman, a spokesperson for the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, at a news conference Monday. "It tossed people into the water and Good Samaritans came over right away and started rescuing them." Memorial Day shooting: 2 dead, 9 injured in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia: Police 'Number of patients had significant burns' Guzman said the department transported a total of 11 people, including two children to Broward Health Medical Center. Guzman also said they rescued a dog who was on board the boat, but the dog was not injured. Guzman said a "number of the patients had significant burns" and were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, which has a burn unit. He said he didn't have an exact number on how many of the patients were transferred to Jackson Memorial. The Broward County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Coast Guard, and Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation Commission did not immediately respond to a USA TODAY request for more information. Other Memorial Day incidents across the US This explosion in Florida is just one of many tragic accidents that happened over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. This includes a shooting in Philadelphia in Fairmount Park that left two people dead and nine others injured. In Ohio, a child was killed after falling off a float during the Memorial Day parade. Additionally, a shooting near a boat deck in South Carolina left 11 people injured. Contributing: Melina Khan, USA TODAY; Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY; Patrick Williams, Akron Beacon Journal; John Bacon, USA TODAY Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Rhode Island pays tribute to state's fallen veterans
EXETER. R.I. (WPRI) — Dozens of Rhode Islanders gathered at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery Monday afternoon to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The entire cemetery was adorned with thousands of American flags marking the headstones of the state's veterans and their loved ones who have been laid to rest. SEE ALSO: 'Boots on the Ground' memorial honors RI's fallen heroes Gov. Dan McKee and Veterans Services Director Kasim Yarn presided over the state's 51st annual Memorial Day commemoration at the cemetery. Ronald Gill Sr. was among those in attendance. Gill Sr.'s son, 26-year-old Ronald Gill Jr., passed away during a United States Coast Guard training exercise 18 years ago. 'It's sad having to spend time with your son at the cemetery,' Gill Sr. said. 'But this is his home. This is where we come to see him.' Gill Sr. told 12 News he has dedicated his life to keeping his son's memory and legacy alive. 'This is the day to honor the men and women that never made it out of their uniform,' he said. More than 25,000 Rhode Island veterans, as well as their spouses and eligible dependents, are buried at the 280-acre cemetery, which first opened in 1976. NEXT: RI receives $5M to expand capacity of Veterans Memorial Cemetery Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hamilton Spectator
24-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Video released by U.S. Coast Guard captures moment of Titan submersible implosion
HALIFAX - A new video released by the United States Coast Guard contains a sound investigators believe is the moment the Titan submersible imploded as it dove on the wreck of the Titanic nearly two years ago. The June 18, 2023 implosion claimed the lives of five people, including OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush, who was pilot of the submersible. In the video submitted to the coast guard by OceanGate , Rush's wife, Wendy Rush, and Gary Foss — both members of the submersible's tracking team — are shown in front of computer screens in the pilothouse of Titan's support vessel Polar Prince. Shortly into the video a noise can be heard, prompting Wendy Rush to turn to Foss and say: 'What was that bang?' The video continues with the pair seemingly unaware of the significance of the noise, and at another point Wendy Rush acknowledges receiving a text message showing the submersible had dropped two of its weights as it descended. The video — first reported by BBC — was posted Thursday on a U.S. Defense Department website. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 24, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
24-05-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Video released by U.S. Coast Guard captures moment of Titan submersible implosion
HALIFAX – A new video released by the United States Coast Guard contains a sound investigators believe is the moment the Titan submersible imploded as it dove on the wreck of the Titanic nearly two years ago. The June 18, 2023 implosion claimed the lives of five people, including OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush, who was pilot of the submersible. In the video submitted to the coast guard by OceanGate , Rush's wife, Wendy Rush, and Gary Foss — both members of the submersible's tracking team — are shown in front of computer screens in the pilothouse of Titan's support vessel Polar Prince. Shortly into the video a noise can be heard, prompting Wendy Rush to turn to Foss and say: 'What was that bang?' The video continues with the pair seemingly unaware of the significance of the noise, and at another point Wendy Rush acknowledges receiving a text message showing the submersible had dropped two of its weights as it descended. The video — first reported by BBC — was posted Thursday on a U.S. Defense Department website. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 24, 2025.
