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Support Center Kodiak, located on Kodiak Island, Alaska, traces its origins to World War II, when it was established as a key U.S. Navy base to defend the northern Pacific approaches and support operations in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, the installation transitioned to the U.S. Coast Guard, becoming one of the branch's largest bases and serving as a vital logistics and support hub for maritime operations in Alaska’s challenging waters. Over the decades, Support Center Kodiak has provided essential maintenance, supply, housing, and administrative services for cutters, aircraft, and personnel engaged in search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Coast Guard operations in the North Pacific, ensuring mission readiness and support for units safeguarding the region.

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen was established in November 1971 at Rafael Hernández Airport, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, taking over from the former Coast Guard Air Detachment at San Juan. The unit’s primary missions include search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security operations throughout the Caribbean region. Over the decades, Air Station Borinquen has played a vital role in responding to maritime emergencies, interdicting illegal drug trafficking, and supporting disaster relief efforts. With a fleet of MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters, it continues to serve as a critical hub for Coast Guard operations in the region.

Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Fort Macon, North Carolina, is a United States Coast Guard unit responsible for maintaining and servicing navigational aids along the central coast of North Carolina. Established to ensure safe passage for both commercial and recreational vessels, ANT Fort Macon oversees buoys, beacons, and other critical maritime markers within its area of responsibility, including the busy waters near Morehead City and Beaufort. The unit plays a key role in supporting maritime safety and security along the Atlantic coast, particularly in the challenging conditions presented by the region's shifting shoals and inlets. Throughout its history, ANT Fort Macon has contributed to countless search and rescue operations and disaster response efforts, upholding the Coast Guard's core missions.

USCGC Dogwood (WAGL-259) was a 114-foot buoy tender built for the United States Coast Guard and commissioned in 1941. Primarily assigned to the Eighth Coast Guard District, the Dogwood operated out of Vicksburg, Mississippi, performing vital aids to navigation duties along the Mississippi River system. During World War II, the cutter also conducted river patrols and supported wartime logistics efforts. After decades of service, Dogwood was decommissioned in 1989, having played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of inland waterways.

USCG LORSTA Sellia Marina, located in southern Italy, was a United States Coast Guard LORAN-C (Long Range Navigation) station operational from 1972 to 1994. Established to enhance navigation accuracy for both military and civilian vessels in the Mediterranean region, the station played a critical role during the Cold War by supporting NATO maritime operations. Staffed by USCG personnel, LORSTA Sellia Marina transmitted precise timing signals as part of the Mediterranean LORAN-C chain, significantly improving navigational safety. The station was decommissioned as satellite-based GPS systems became the standard for global navigation.

Port Security Unit (PSU) 307, based in Clearwater, Florida, is a deployable unit of the United States Coast Guard specializing in maritime security and port defense. Established in 1999, PSU 307 has supported both domestic and overseas operations, including deployments to the Middle East as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit is composed primarily of reservists and is trained to provide security for military and civilian ports, as well as conduct coastal patrols and interdiction missions. PSU 307 has earned recognition for its professionalism and adaptability in high-threat environments, contributing significantly to the Coast Guard’s expeditionary capabilities.

The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve unit in Charleston, SC, has played a vital role in supporting both local and national missions since its establishment. Composed of reservists trained in a variety of specialties, the unit has provided essential augmentation to active-duty operations in port security, search and rescue, and disaster response, particularly during hurricane seasons and national emergencies. Over the years, USCG Reserve Charleston has participated in joint exercises with other military branches and supported homeland security initiatives along the southeastern seaboard. Their ongoing commitment enhances the Coast Guard’s ability to safeguard the nation’s maritime interests and respond rapidly to crises in the region.

The United States Coast Guard Seventh District Headquarters, established in 1940, oversees Coast Guard operations throughout the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the district is responsible for maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, environmental protection, and homeland security across a vast area that includes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. During World War II and the Cold War, the Seventh District played a crucial role in anti-submarine operations and counterdrug efforts. Today, the district remains at the forefront of disaster response, migrant interdiction, and international cooperation to secure the nation's southern maritime borders.

USCG Station Moriches, located in East Moriches, New York, has provided vital maritime safety and security services since its establishment in 1940. Originally built to replace a series of earlier U.S. Life-Saving Service stations in the area, the station has played a key role in search and rescue operations along the south shore of Long Island. During World War II, Station Moriches was active in coastal defense and anti-submarine patrols. Today, the unit continues its mission under the United States Coast Guard, focusing on law enforcement, environmental protection, and recreational boating safety.