USCGC Mohawk WMEC 913

• Commissioning and Namesake: USCGC Mohawk (WMEC-913) was commissioned in 1991 and is the third Coast Guard cutter to bear the name "Mohawk," honoring the Native American Mohawk tribe. • Famous Class: The Mohawk is part of the Famous-class (270-foot) medium endurance cutters, designed for multi-mission operations including law enforcement, search and rescue, and defense readiness. • Homeport: The cutter is homeported in Key West, Florida, making it strategically located for missions throughout the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. • Drug Interdiction Success: USCGC Mohawk has been involved in multiple high-profile drug interdiction missions, seizing thousands of kilograms of cocaine and marijuana over its service life. • Humanitarian Missions: The Mohawk has participated in numerous humanitarian aid and disaster relief missions, notably providing assistance during Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017. • Counter-Migration Operations: The ship has played a key role in intercepting illegal migration attempts in the Straits of Florida, rescuing and repatriating hundreds of migrants over the years. • International Partnerships: USCGC Mohawk frequently conducts joint operations and exercises with allied nations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, fostering international maritime cooperation. • Historic Deployment: In 2013, Mohawk deployed to the Mediterranean Sea to support U.S. Navy operations, marking a rare overseas deployment for a Coast Guard cutter of its class. • Notable Rescue: In 2012, Mohawk rescued 297 Haitian migrants from an overloaded and sinking vessel near the Bahamas, one of the largest single rescues in the cutter’s history. • Modernization: The cutter has received significant upgrades during its service, including improved navigation and communication systems, and continues to serve as a vital asset of the U.S. Coast Guard fleet.