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U.S. Coast Guard

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About USCG Base Cleveland

USCG Base Cleveland, located in Cleveland, Ohio, serves as a critical support and logistics hub for Coast Guard operations throughout the Great Lakes region. Established to enhance operational readiness, the base provides essential services such as engineering, supply, medical, and administrative support to Coast Guard cutters, stations, and units in the Ninth District. Over the years, USCG Base Cleveland has played a vital role in coordinating search and rescue missions, environmental protection efforts, and maritime law enforcement. Its strategic location on Lake Erie enables the base to support a wide range of missions, ensuring the safety and security of the region’s waterways.

Unit Members

Paul Hurd

U.S. Coast Guard

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Anthony Abiecunas

U.S. Coast Guard

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Photos

USCG Station San Francisco, CA

USCG Station San Francisco, CA • U.S. Coast Guard • 1989

USCGC Point Brower Homeport San Diego CA

USCGC Point Brower (WPB-82372) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1986

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719)

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1982

USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32)

U.S. Coast Guard • 1975

About USCG Base Cleveland

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Strategic Location: USCG Base Cleveland is strategically located on the shores of Lake Erie, making it a critical hub for Coast Guard operations in the Great Lakes region. • Regional Command Center: The base serves as headquarters for the Ninth Coast Guard District (D9), overseeing Coast Guard activities throughout the entire Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway. • Historical Roots: The Coast Guard’s presence in Cleveland dates back to the late 1800s, with the original life-saving stations that patrolled the treacherous waters of Lake Erie. • WWII Role: During World War II, Cleveland was a vital center for shipbuilding and maritime logistics, with the Coast Guard playing a key role in port security and training. • Icebreaking Operations: USCG Base Cleveland coordinates icebreaking missions across the Great Lakes, ensuring safe passage for commercial shipping during harsh winters. • Environmental Protection: The base is heavily involved in pollution response and environmental protection, responding to oil spills and hazardous material incidents in the region. • Search and Rescue Missions: Cleveland-based Coast Guard crews conduct hundreds of search and rescue missions annually, saving lives on one of the busiest inland waterways in the world. • Notable Rescue: In 1975, following the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, Coast Guard units coordinated massive search and recovery efforts from Cleveland. • Community Engagement: The base regularly participates in community events, maritime festivals, and educational outreach to promote boating safety and Coast Guard missions. • Modernization Efforts: USCG Base Cleveland has undergone significant modernization in recent years, including updated command facilities and technology upgrades to better serve the evolving needs of the region.