Kenneth Sizemore

USCGC Dependable (WMEC-626) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1968. As part of the Reliance-class, she has played a vital role in search and rescue, law enforcement, drug interdiction, and migrant operations along the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts. Over her decades of service, Dependable has executed numerous high-profile missions, including major drug seizures and humanitarian operations. Continually modernized, she remains a key asset in safeguarding U.S. maritime interests and supporting joint operations with other agencies.

Cape May, New Jersey, is home to the United States Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, the sole accession point for enlisted personnel joining the U.S. Coast Guard. Established in 1942 during World War II, the base originally served as a Navy facility before transitioning to Coast Guard control in 1948. Over the decades, Cape May has trained hundreds of thousands of Coast Guard recruits, playing a crucial role in preparing personnel for service in maritime safety, security, and stewardship. Today, it remains a vital institution, shaping the future of the Coast Guard and supporting national defense and homeland security missions.