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USCGC Sebago (WHEC-42) was an Owasco-class high endurance cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1945. Originally built for World War II service, Sebago was primarily utilized during the postwar era for law enforcement, search and rescue, and ocean station patrols in the Atlantic and Caribbean. In the 1960s, Sebago participated in several notable rescue missions and supported NASA space missions by serving as a recovery ship. The cutter was decommissioned in 1972, marking nearly three decades of versatile service to the Coast Guard.

USCGC TAMPA has a distinguished history as the name given to several United States Coast Guard cutters. The most notable was the first USCGC TAMPA, originally commissioned as the USRC Miami in 1912 and renamed in 1916. During World War I, TAMPA served with distinction as a convoy escort in the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic. Tragically, on September 26, 1918, she was sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Wales, with all 131 aboard lost—the greatest combat-related loss of life for the Coast Guard in its history. Subsequent cutters bearing the TAMPA name have continued this legacy, serving in missions ranging from search and rescue to maritime law enforcement.

Air Station Los Angeles was a United States Coast Guard aviation unit established in 1962, located at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California. The unit provided vital search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions along the Southern California coastline and offshore waters. Over the decades, Air Station Los Angeles operated a variety of helicopters, most recently the HH-65 Dolphin, and responded to thousands of emergency calls, saving countless lives. The air station was decommissioned in 2016, with its responsibilities and assets transferred to other Coast Guard units in the region.

USS **Antietam (CG-54)** is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on June 6, 1987. Named after the Battle of Antietam from the American Civil War, the ship has served in numerous operations, including deployments to the Persian Gulf and support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Over its career, USS Antietam has conducted maritime security operations, participated in joint naval exercises with allied nations, and provided ballistic missile defense. The ship is homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, operating as part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet to promote stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Coast Guard Station Eatons Neck, located on Long Island's north shore in New York, is one of the oldest Coast Guard stations in the United States, with its origins tracing back to 1849 as a life-saving station. Initially established to support the U.S. Life-Saving Service, the station played a crucial role in safeguarding mariners along the treacherous Long Island Sound. Over the years, its mission expanded to include search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. Today, Coast Guard Station Eatons Neck continues to serve as a vital asset in ensuring the safety and security of the region’s waterways.

Coast Guard Station Fire Island, located on the south shore of Long Island, New York, has played a vital role in maritime safety since its establishment in the mid-19th century. Originally founded as a U.S. Life-Saving Service station in 1849, it became part of the U.S. Coast Guard following the merger of the Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service in 1915. The station has a storied history of search and rescue operations, responding to countless emergencies involving commercial vessels, recreational boaters, and swimmers in the challenging waters of the Atlantic and Great South Bay. Today, Coast Guard Station Fire Island continues its tradition of safeguarding the region, providing year-round search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection services.

COMGANTS (Comando de la Guardia Nacional Terrestre de San Juan), based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, serves as the primary command element for the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. Established in the mid-20th century, it has played a crucial role in both state and federal missions, including disaster relief operations, homeland security, and overseas deployments. Throughout its history, COMGANTS has supported the local population during hurricanes and emergencies, while also contributing troops to U.S. military operations abroad. The unit continues to uphold its legacy of service, readiness, and commitment to the defense and well-being of Puerto Rico and the United States.

The Governors Island NY Damage Controlman School was established during World War II as a key training facility for the United States Navy. Located on Governors Island in New York Harbor, the school specialized in instructing sailors in vital damage control techniques such as firefighting, flood control, and emergency shipboard repairs. Thousands of Navy personnel passed through the school, gaining practical skills through hands-on exercises in realistic training environments. After decades of service, the school contributed significantly to the Navy’s readiness before its eventual closure as part of the island’s transition away from military use in the mid-1990s.

**Pontchartrain (WPG-70)** was a United States Coast Guard cutter commissioned during World War II. Launched in 1944, she served as a convoy escort and performed search and rescue operations in the North Atlantic, protecting vital shipping lanes from German U-boats. After the war, Pontchartrain continued her service in peacetime, notably participating in the rescue of passengers from the sinking SS Andrea Doria in 1956. She remained active into the Cold War era, contributing to maritime safety and national defense until her decommissioning.