14th District

• Origins: The 14th District is often associated with the United States Coast Guard, where it represents the area of responsibility in the Central and Western Pacific, with its headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii. • Vast Area: The 14th District covers over 12.2 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean, making it the largest Coast Guard district by area. • Pearl Harbor Response: The 14th District played a crucial role during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, providing search and rescue, port security, and anti-submarine patrols. • Pacific Island Support: The District’s jurisdiction includes American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and other remote Pacific islands, supporting both civil and military operations. • Search and Rescue Missions: The 14th District conducts hundreds of search and rescue operations each year, often in vast and remote ocean areas. • World War II Operations: During WWII, the 14th District Coast Guard units were integral in convoy escort and anti-submarine warfare throughout the Pacific Theater. • Environmental Protection: The District is a leader in maritime environmental protection, responding to oil spills and enforcing fisheries regulations across the Pacific. • International Partnerships: The 14th District regularly collaborates with Pacific Island nations and U.S. allies on maritime security and disaster response missions. • Notable Rescue: In 2016, the 14th District coordinated the rescue of two mariners stranded for more than a week on the uninhabited island of East Fayu, thanks to a large SOS sign spotted by rescuers. • Modern Assets: The District employs advanced cutters, helicopters, and aircraft to patrol and respond to incidents across its enormous area of responsibility.