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U.S. Coast Guard
ISC HONOLULU
U.S. Coast Guard
ISC Ketchikan
U.S. Coast Guard
ISC Ketchikan (Integrated Support Command Ketchikan) is a United States Coast Guard facility located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Established to provide vital logistical, engineering, and administrative support, ISC Ketchikan serves as a key hub for Coast Guard operations in Southeast Alaska. Over the years, it has supported cutters, small boats, and personnel engaged in search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions in the region’s challenging maritime environment. The unit’s strategic location and multifaceted capabilities have made it an essential contributor to the Coast Guard’s mission in Alaska.
ISC SAN PEDRO
U.S. Coast Guard
LORSTA ATTU
U.S. Coast Guard
LORSTA GESASHI
U.S. Coast Guard
MSO BOSTON
U.S. Coast Guard
MSO MIAMI
U.S. Coast Guard
Mso Portland OR
U.S. Coast Guard
**Military Sealift Office (MSO) Portland, OR** was established to provide logistical and sealift support to military operations along the Pacific Northwest. Originally activated during the Cold War era, the unit coordinated the movement of military cargo and personnel through the Port of Portland, serving as a vital link between West Coast military installations and overseas deployments. Throughout its history, MSO Portland supported major operations and exercises, including deployments to the Pacific Rim and humanitarian missions. The unit has since evolved, integrating advanced technology and logistics practices to enhance operational readiness and efficiency for U.S. military and allied forces.
MSO SAN FRANCISCO
U.S. Coast Guard
MSO SAVANNAH
U.S. Coast Guard
SECTOR SAN JUAN
U.S. Coast Guard
**SECTOR SAN JUAN** is a military unit that has played a pivotal role in the defense and security of the San Juan region. Established in the early 20th century, it was initially tasked with coastal defense and surveillance due to San Juan's strategic location in the Caribbean. Over time, the unit adapted to evolving threats, participating in both training missions with allied forces and humanitarian assistance during natural disasters. Today, SECTOR SAN JUAN continues to serve as a key element in regional security, focusing on maritime law enforcement, disaster response, and support to civil authorities.
STATION SANDY HOOK
U.S. Coast Guard
STORIS
U.S. Coast Guard
TRACEN NY
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Station Shinnecock
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Station Shinnecock, located on the south shore of Long Island, New York, traces its origins back to the establishment of a life-saving station in the 19th century to aid shipwrecked mariners along the treacherous Atlantic coast. The station became part of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915, when the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue Cutter Service. Over the decades, Station Shinnecock has played a vital role in maritime safety, search and rescue operations, and law enforcement in the busy waters off Long Island. Today, the station continues its mission, utilizing modern vessels and technology to safeguard the region’s waterways and support the local community.
USCG GROUP MONTEREY
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG INSTITUTE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG STATION JONESPORT
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG Training Facility at Avery Point Groton, CT
U.S. Coast Guard
The USCG Training Facility at Avery Point in Groton, Connecticut, was established during World War II as a key site for the training of Coast Guard personnel. Originally built on the grounds of the former estate of Morton Plant, the facility played a significant role in preparing recruits and officers for wartime service, particularly in maritime operations and coastal defense. Following the war, the site continued to serve as an important hub for Coast Guard education and specialized training. In 1967, the facility was closed as a training site, and the property was transferred to the State of Connecticut, eventually becoming part of the University of Connecticut's Avery Point campus.
USCGC ALERT
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC ALERT (WMEC-630) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1969. Built at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, ALERT has served in a variety of roles, including search and rescue, law enforcement, counter-narcotics operations, and fisheries patrols, primarily along the Pacific coast. The cutter has participated in numerous high-profile drug interdictions and humanitarian missions throughout its service. ALERT is homeported in Astoria, Oregon, and remains an integral asset to Coast Guard operations in the Pacific Northwest.
USCGC BARATARIA
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Blackhaw (WLB-390)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Blackhaw (WLB-390) was a Cactus-class 180-foot seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944. Initially based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Blackhaw served throughout the Pacific, maintaining aids to navigation, conducting search and rescue missions, and supporting military operations during and after World War II. The cutter continued its vital service during the Cold War, performing law enforcement, icebreaking, and environmental protection duties. After over four decades of distinguished service, Blackhaw was decommissioned in 1993, leaving a legacy of dedication to maritime safety and national security.
USCGC Citrus (WLB-300)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Citrus (WLB-300) was a Cactus-class seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1943. During World War II, Citrus was assigned to the Alaskan sector, performing vital aids to navigation, search and rescue, and convoy escort duties in the harsh northern waters. In the postwar decades, Citrus continued service along the West Coast and Alaska, supporting maritime safety and law enforcement missions. After nearly five decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1995 and later transferred to the Dominican Republic, where she served as Almirante Juan Alejandro Acosta (BE-01).