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USCGC MELLON

U.S. Coast Guard

USCGC Mellon (WHEC-717) was a high endurance cutter of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 1968. Named after Andrew W. Mellon, the vessel served for over five decades, performing a wide range of missions including search and rescue, law enforcement, and defense operations. Mellon played a notable role during the Vietnam War, participating in Operation Market Time to interdict supplies to North Vietnam. The cutter was homeported in Seattle, Washington, and was decommissioned in 2020, closing a distinguished chapter of service.

Air Station Cape Cod, located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, is a key installation of the United States Coast Guard. Established in 1970, it succeeded earlier Coast Guard aviation facilities in the region and consolidated air operations for New England. The unit plays a critical role in search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, environmental protection, and homeland security across the Northeast. Air Station Cape Cod operates a fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, providing rapid response capabilities throughout the challenging weather and waters of the Atlantic coastline.

USCGC DALLAS (WHEC-716) was a high endurance cutter of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 1967. Throughout her service, DALLAS participated in a wide array of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and defense operations, notable for her deployments during the Vietnam War and later in Operation Desert Storm. The cutter played a key role in numerous drug interdiction efforts in the Caribbean and Atlantic, earning several unit commendations. After over four decades of distinguished service, USCGC DALLAS was decommissioned in 2012 and subsequently transferred to the Philippine Navy.

USCGC **Westwind** (WAGB-281) was a Wind-class icebreaker commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944. Initially built for the U.S. Navy during World War II, she was transferred to the Coast Guard and served extensively in Arctic and Antarctic operations. Throughout her career, Westwind participated in resupply missions, scientific expeditions, and search and rescue operations, demonstrating her vital role in polar environments. Decommissioned in 1988, Westwind left a legacy as one of the most capable and long-serving icebreakers in the Coast Guard fleet.

CG RADIO Station NMG, based in New Orleans, is a pivotal United States Coast Guard communications facility with a long-standing history of maritime service. Established to provide critical long-range radio broadcasts, NMG transmits weather forecasts, navigational warnings, and safety information to mariners in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and western Atlantic Ocean. The station’s automated broadcasts on HF (high-frequency) bands have been instrumental in supporting both routine navigation and emergency operations, particularly during hurricane season. Over the decades, NMG has continuously updated its technology and procedures, reinforcing its reputation as a vital link in the Coast Guard's mission to ensure maritime safety and security.

USCG Base Miami Beach, established in 1932, has served as a vital hub for United States Coast Guard operations in South Florida and the Caribbean. Originally founded to support Prohibition-era law enforcement, the base has grown to provide logistical, administrative, and operational support to multiple Coast Guard cutters and units. Throughout World War II, it played a significant role in anti-submarine patrols and search and rescue missions along the southeastern U.S. coastline. Today, USCG Base Miami Beach continues to be a key center for maritime safety, security, and environmental protection efforts in one of the nation’s busiest maritime regions.

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Diego was established in 1937 to provide aerial support for maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and environmental protection missions along the Southern California coastline and the Pacific Ocean. During World War II, the unit played a critical role in coastal defense and anti-submarine patrols in conjunction with the U.S. Navy. Over the decades, Air Station San Diego has operated a variety of aircraft, most notably helicopters like the MH-60 Jayhawk, to respond quickly to emergencies at sea. Today, the Air Station remains a vital component of the Coast Guard’s mission, supporting homeland security, migrant interdiction, and disaster response operations throughout the region.

USCGC HAMILTON

U.S. Coast Guard

USCGC Hamilton (WMSL-753) is a Legend-class National Security Cutter of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in December 2014. Named after Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and founder of the Revenue Cutter Service, Hamilton is one of the most advanced cutters in the Coast Guard fleet. The cutter has participated in numerous high-profile missions, including counter-narcotics operations in the Eastern Pacific and joint exercises with allied navies. USCGC Hamilton has played a key role in enforcing maritime law, protecting U.S. interests, and fostering international cooperation at sea.

USCGC MIDGETT (WMSL-757) is a Legend-class National Security Cutter of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 2019. Named after the distinguished Midgett family, known for their heroic lifesaving service, the cutter is the eighth vessel of its class. Homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii, USCGC MIDGETT conducts a wide range of missions, including law enforcement, search and rescue, and national defense operations throughout the Pacific region. The cutter has participated in numerous multi-national exercises and has played a key role in maritime security and drug interdiction efforts.