USCGC LEGARE

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Branch

U.S. Coast Guard

Members

About USCGC LEGARE

USCGC LEGARE (WMEC-912) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1990 and named after Hugh Swinton Legare, a 19th-century U.S. Attorney General. Homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia, LEGARE has played a vital role in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and homeland security operations throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. Over its service, the cutter has participated in numerous high-profile drug interdictions, migrant rescues, and international training exercises with allied navies. LEGARE remains an integral asset in the Coast Guard's mission to ensure maritime safety and security.

Unit Members

Paul Rials

U.S. Coast Guard

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Donald Deibler

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 USCGC LEGARE

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Namesake: USCGC Legare is named after Hugh Swinton Legare, who served as U.S. Attorney General and briefly as Secretary of State in the 19th century. • Multiple Ships: There have been two cutters named USCGC Legare. The current one, WMEC-912, is a Famous-class medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1990. • Portsmouth Homeport: USCGC Legare (WMEC-912) is homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia, a strategic location enabling rapid response to Atlantic and Caribbean missions. • Drug Interdiction: Legare has seized tons of illegal drugs over its service, participating in high-profile interdictions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. • Humanitarian Missions: The cutter has played key roles in search and rescue operations, including saving lives during hurricanes and assisting distressed mariners. • International Operations: Legare often operates with allied navies and coast guards, strengthening ties during joint exercises and international law enforcement missions. • Historic Rescue: In 2009, USCGC Legare rescued 68 Haitian migrants from an overloaded and sinking vessel, receiving commendations for the operation. • Anti-Piracy: The cutter has participated in anti-piracy patrols and training, including deployments to West Africa as part of the African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership (AMLEP). • Modernization: Legare has received multiple upgrades, including new navigation, communication, and weapons systems to keep pace with evolving maritime threats. • Community Engagement: The crew of USCGC Legare actively participates in community events and educational programs, representing the Coast Guard and fostering public awareness.