U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero

Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir February 26, 2026 at 06:43PM KEY WEST — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West. The Vincent Danz is the fourth FRC to be homeported to Guam. "Accepting delivery of the Vincent Danz, Guam’s newest Fast Response Cutter, demonstrates the Coast Guard’s enduring commitment to the security of our Nation, the Pacific, and our partners throughout Oceania," said Capt. Jessica Worst, commander, Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. "Vincent Danz exemplified selfless service as a New York firefighter and Coast Guard reservist. This cutter will honor his legacy by protecting lives, combating illicit activity, and ensuring maritime security of our coasts, across Micronesia and beyond." The Sentinel-class FRCs replace the 1980s Island-class 110-foot patrol boats and possess 21st-century command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance equipment, with improved habitability and seakeeping.

Fort Buchanan Firefighters Strengthen Community Ties Through Mutual Aid Response

Story by Carlos Cuebas 2026-02-26T13:22:22Z Firefighters from Fort Buchanan, the Army’s home in the Caribbean, recently demonstrated the installation’s commitment to community partnership and readiness when they responded to a mutual aid request in San Juan, Feb. 13, working alongside the Puerto Rico Fire Department to assist during a reported building emergency.

Fort Buchanan Firefighters Strengthen Community Ties Through Mutual Aid Response

Story by Carlos Cuebas 2026-02-26T13:22:22Z Firefighters from Fort Buchanan, the Army’s home in the Caribbean, recently demonstrated the installation’s commitment to community partnership and readiness when they responded to a mutual aid request in San Juan, Feb. 13, working alongside the Puerto Rico Fire Department to assist during a reported building emergency.

Fort Carson activates new Fire Station 34

Story by Anissa Connell February 23, 2026 at 12:32PM Fort Carson and the Directorate of Emergency Services leadership officially activated the new Fire Station 34 by uncoupling a fire hose in a traditional firefighter ceremony Feb. 18, 2026. The 8,000-square-foot facility replaces the previous Station 34, which was activated in 1912 at Turkey Creek Recreational Center.

Joint Region Marianas graduates 20 new firefighters

Story by Shaina Marie ONeal February 23, 2026 at 12:28AM Twenty new firefighters joined the ranks of Joint Region Marianas Fire and Emergency Services during a graduation ceremony at the Rihga Royal Laguna Guam Resort in Tamuning, Jan. 16.