Media Availability: Coast Guard, agency partners to discuss boating safety, illegal charters in Chicago

Story by Chief Warrant Officer Corinne Zilnicki September 2, 2026 at 07:24PM WHO: Coast Guard Station Chicago, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Chicago Harbor Safety Committee, Chicago Police Department Marine Unit, and Chicago Fire Department - Marine & Dive Operations WHAT: Representatives from each agency will discuss steps boaters can take to stay safe on the water and address the dangers and risks associated with illegal charter operations. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Navy Pier, 840 E Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

2026 Honorary Commanders tour Wing Staff Agencies

Story by Senior Airman Brian Lummus September 2, 2026 at 04:44PM While training squadrons focus on the development of future military firefighters and intelligence professionals, Wing Staff Agencies provide personnel and their families with a network of agencies that support the training environment and operational mindset. The 17th Training Wing hosted a WSA immersion for the 2025-2026 honorary commanders to meet some of those agencies, Aug. 28.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573830/2026-honorary-commanders-tour-wing-staff-agencies"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9907403/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="2026 Honorary Commanders tour Wing Staff Agencies" /></a>

NAF Atsugi Fire Department Earns International Accreditation

Story by Taylor Ardito September 1, 2026 at 12:58AM Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi firefighters assigned to Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) returned from Chicago last week after earning accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a commission of the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), making NAF Atsugi Fire Department the first installation fire department in CNRJ to achieve the distinction.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573630/naf-atsugi-fire-department-earns-international-accreditation"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2604/9617803/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="NAF Atsugi Fire Department Earns International Accreditation" /></a>

NAF Atsugi Fire Department Earns International Accreditation

Story by Taylor Ardito September 1, 2026 at 12:58AM Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi firefighters assigned to Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ) Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) returned from Chicago last week after earning accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a commission of the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), making NAF Atsugi Fire Department the first installation fire department in CNRJ to achieve the distinction.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573630/naf-atsugi-fire-department-earns-international-accreditation"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2604/9617803/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="NAF Atsugi Fire Department Earns International Accreditation" /></a>

Training Before the Call: Patriot 26 Builds Rescue Teams Before Disaster Strikes

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Conley August 28, 2026 at 03:45PM During Patriot 26, National Guard Airmen and Soldiers trained alongside civilian emergency responders at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center and Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 24-28, 2026, to strengthen technical rescue and domestic response capabilities. The training brought together firefighters, medics, CERFP search and extraction personnel and civilian rescue experts to practice rope rescue, structural collapse response, breaching, lifting and other skills needed during large-scale emergencies.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/573484/training-before-call-patriot-26-builds-rescue-teams-before-disaster-strikes"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2608/9894010/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Training Before the Call: Patriot 26 Builds Rescue Teams Before Disaster Strikes" /></a>