Hawaii Coast Guard Tribute 2025: Honolulu Event Honors Fourteenth District Heroes on May 22

The Coast Guard Foundation’s Tribute to the Coast Guard Fourteenth District brings together Coast Guard personnel, maritime industry leaders, and community supporters to honor the service’s vital contributions to maritime safety, environmental protection, and national security in the region. 

This year the event will occur on National Maritime Day, which recognizes one of our country’s most important industries. Each year, ceremonies and celebrations throughout the country recognize National Maritime Day and the people our maritime nation depends on.

The annual event also recognizes the heroic service of Coast Guard members stationed across the Pacific. Units stationed in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and Japan play a critical role in safeguarding Pacific waters, and this event celebrates their dedication.

The evening’s program will highlight recent Coast Guard missions and achievements, showcasing acts of bravery and commitment. Coast Guard Pacific Area Commander Vice Admiral Andy Tiongson and local Coast Guard officials will attend and speak at the event, underscoring the Coast Guard’s essential role in Pacific security and disaster response.

Supporting Coast Guard Families

Proceeds from the Hawaii Coast Guard Tribute 2025 will directly support Coast Guard Foundation initiatives, including:

• Scholarships for Coast Guard families
• Funding for morale and wellness programs
• Emergency relief assistance for Coast Guard members in need

By participating in this event, attendees contribute to enhancing the lives of those who protect Hawaii, its people, and its economic security.

Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available for those interested in supporting this tribute.

Thank you to all those sponsoring this event, with special appreciation to presenting sponsor Norwegian Cruise Lines.

Title Image: Members of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point pose for a photo with a father and his two sons at Kahului Airport in Kahului, Hawaii, Oct. 26, 2024. The aircrew rescued the three people from the water after their 16-foot boat capsized approximately 7 miles south of Lanai. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy Air Station Barbers Point)

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