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USCGC KUKUI
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC LAUREL
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC MALLOW
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC RELIANCE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC RELIANCE (WMEC-615) is the lead ship of the Reliance-class medium endurance cutters in the United States Coast Guard. Commissioned in 1964, the cutter has served extensively along the U.S. East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Its missions have included search and rescue, law enforcement, drug interdiction, and migrant operations. Over its distinguished service, RELIANCE has participated in numerous high-profile operations, earning accolades for its role in safeguarding U.S. maritime interests.
USCGC Rockaway (AVP-29)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Rockaway (AVP-29) was originally commissioned as a Barnegat-class seaplane tender in the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1942, she provided vital support for seaplane operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. After the war, Rockaway was transferred to the United States Coast Guard in 1948, where she served as a weather ship, ocean station vessel, and search and rescue platform, often operating in the treacherous North Atlantic. The cutter was decommissioned in 1972 after decades of distinguished service in both military and humanitarian roles.
USCGC TAMPA
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC TAMPA has a distinguished history as the name given to several United States Coast Guard cutters. The most notable was the first USCGC TAMPA, originally commissioned as the USRC Miami in 1912 and renamed in 1916. During World War I, TAMPA served with distinction as a convoy escort in the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic. Tragically, on September 26, 1918, she was sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Wales, with all 131 aboard lost—the greatest combat-related loss of life for the Coast Guard in its history. Subsequent cutters bearing the TAMPA name have continued this legacy, serving in missions ranging from search and rescue to maritime law enforcement.
USCGC THETIS
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC THETIS (WMEC-910) is a United States Coast Guard Famous-class medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1989. Homeported in Key West, Florida, THETIS has played a pivotal role in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and national defense operations throughout the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The cutter has participated in numerous high-profile drug interdictions, humanitarian missions, and international exercises, supporting U.S. and allied maritime security objectives. Over the years, THETIS has received commendations for her crew’s dedication and professionalism in safeguarding America's maritime interests.
USCGC UTE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Winnebago (WHEC-40)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC **Winnebago (WHEC-40)** was an Owasco-class high endurance cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1946. Designed for extended offshore patrols, Winnebago served in a variety of roles, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and ocean station duty during peacetime. During the Vietnam War, she was deployed as part of Operation Market Time, conducting interdiction and support missions along the Vietnamese coast. After over two decades of service, the cutter was decommissioned in 1973, marking the end of her distinguished career.
USCGC YAKUTAT
U.S. Coast Guard
USPHS
U.S. Coast Guard
2134 Det 1 CG
U.S. Coast Guard
**2134 Det 1 CG** (2134th Detachment 1, Coast Guard) is a small, specialized unit within the United States Coast Guard, activated to provide targeted support for regional maritime operations. Established in the early 21st century, the detachment has been tasked with a variety of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security along critical coastal areas. Over the years, 2134 Det 1 CG has participated in joint exercises with other military branches and responded to several natural disasters, enhancing interagency cooperation and disaster response capabilities. The unit is recognized for its adaptability, rapid deployment readiness, and commitment to safeguarding U.S. maritime interests.
601st TCG
U.S. Coast Guard
The 601st Tactical Control Group (601st TCG) was established by the United States Air Force to provide tactical command and control of air operations in support of ground forces, primarily in Europe during the Cold War. Activated in 1957, the unit played a crucial role in managing radar sites, mobile command posts, and communication networks for NATO air defense. Headquartered at Sembach Air Base in West Germany, the 601st TCG coordinated air surveillance and interception missions, ensuring rapid response to potential threats from the Eastern Bloc. The group was later redesignated and reorganized as part of the U.S. Air Force’s evolving tactical air control system structure.
ACUSHNET
U.S. Coast Guard
AIR STATION CORPUS CHRISTI
U.S. Coast Guard
AIR STATION HOUSTON
U.S. Coast Guard
ALAMEDA
U.S. Coast Guard
ANT Woods Hole
U.S. Coast Guard
Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Woods Hole is a United States Coast Guard unit based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Established to ensure the safety and reliability of navigational aids in the busy waters surrounding Cape Cod and the islands, ANT Woods Hole is responsible for maintaining buoys, beacons, and lighthouses in the region. The unit plays a critical role in supporting maritime commerce and the safety of recreational and commercial vessels within its area of responsibility. Over the years, ANT Woods Hole has responded to numerous emergencies and weather events, demonstrating the Coast Guard’s commitment to maritime safety and excellence.
ARSC
U.S. Coast Guard
BASE BOSTON
U.S. Coast Guard
BASE SAN JUAN
U.S. Coast Guard
CG HEADQUARTERS
U.S. Coast Guard
CG Station Port Arkansas
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard Station Port Aransas, located on the Texas Gulf Coast, has played a vital role in maritime safety and security since its establishment in 1879 as a U.S. Life-Saving Service station. Over the decades, it evolved into a critical base for the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting search and rescue operations, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection missions along the busy waterways near Corpus Christi. The unit has responded to numerous hurricanes, shipwrecks, and emergencies, ensuring the safety of mariners and coastal communities. Today, CG Station Port Aransas remains a key asset in safeguarding the Gulf of Mexico and supporting national security interests.
CGAS ASTORIA
U.S. Coast Guard