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USCGC PONTCHARTRAIN
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Red Birch (WLM-687)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Red Birch (WLM-687) is a 100-foot Keeper-class coastal buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1996. Homeported in Baltimore, Maryland, Red Birch is responsible for maintaining aids to navigation along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, ensuring safe passage for commercial and recreational vessels. In addition to its primary mission, the cutter has supported search and rescue operations, environmental protection responses, and homeland security tasks. Over the years, Red Birch has played a vital role in maintaining maritime safety and supporting Coast Guard missions along the busy mid-Atlantic waterways.
USCGC Resolute (WMEC-620)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Resolute (WMEC-620) is a Reliance-class medium endurance cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1966. Throughout its service, Resolute has played a vital role in maritime law enforcement, drug interdiction, search and rescue, and homeland security missions, primarily in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean. The cutter has participated in numerous high-profile operations, including major drug seizures and humanitarian assistance missions. Over the decades, USCGC Resolute has earned multiple awards and commendations, reflecting its steadfast commitment to safeguarding U.S. maritime interests.
USCGC Sweetbrier (WLB-405)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Sweetbrier (WLB-405) was a 180-foot Cactus-class seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944. Built during World War II, Sweetbrier operated primarily in Alaskan waters, performing aids-to-navigation, search and rescue, and law enforcement missions. Throughout her lengthy service, she responded to maritime emergencies and supported military and scientific operations in the North Pacific. After over five decades of service, Sweetbrier was decommissioned in 2001 and subsequently transferred to the Ghana Navy, where she continued service as GNS Bonsu.
uscgc sweetgum
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Sweetgum (WLB-309)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Sweetgum (WLB-309) was a 180-foot Cactus-class buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1943. Throughout World War II, she performed vital aids-to-navigation duties, search and rescue operations, and logistical support missions, particularly in the Atlantic and Caribbean theaters. After the war, Sweetgum continued her service along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, maintaining navigational buoys and supporting various Coast Guard missions, including icebreaking and disaster relief. Decommissioned in 1990, Sweetgum was later transferred to the Panamanian National Navy, continuing her legacy of maritime service.
USCGC Tahoma (WMEC-908)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Tahoma (WMEC-908) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1988. Named after Mount Tahoma (an indigenous name for Mount Rainier), the cutter has been homeported in Kittery, Maine. Tahoma has participated in a wide range of missions, including law enforcement, counter-narcotics operations, search and rescue, and homeland security patrols throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean. The vessel has played a significant role in interdicting illegal drug shipments and providing humanitarian assistance during maritime emergencies.
USCGC Venturous
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Venturous (WMEC-625) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter of the Reliance class, commissioned in 1968. Throughout its service, Venturous has conducted a wide range of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, counter-narcotics operations, and homeland security patrols, primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean regions. The cutter has played a significant role in numerous high-profile drug interdictions and migrant rescue operations, contributing to national and maritime security. Over the decades, USCGC Venturous has earned multiple awards and commendations, reflecting its consistent dedication and service to the nation.
USCGC Winona
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Winona (WHEC-65) was an Owasco-class high endurance cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1946. Primarily assigned to law enforcement, search and rescue, and ocean station duties, Winona served extensively along the U.S. East Coast and in the Atlantic. During the Vietnam War, the cutter was deployed to Southeast Asia as part of Operation Market Time, conducting coastal patrols and interdiction missions. After decades of distinguished service, USCGC Winona was decommissioned in 1973.
USCGS New London, CT
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGS New London, CT, refers to the United States Coast Guard Station located in New London, Connecticut, a significant site for Coast Guard operations since the early 20th century. Established in 1910, it became the home of the United States Coast Guard Academy, serving as the primary training facility for future Coast Guard officers. Throughout both World Wars and the Cold War, the station played a crucial role in maritime safety, coastal defense, and officer education. Today, USCGS New London continues to support Coast Guard missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime security along the New England coastline.
USS COAST GUARD
U.S. Coast Guard
VTS PUGET SOUND
U.S. Coast Guard
13th Coast Distrist Seattle
U.S. Coast Guard
14th Coast Guard District Office
U.S. Coast Guard
1ST COAST GUARD DISTRICT OFFICE
U.S. Coast Guard
3RD CG DISTRICT OFFICE CUSTOM HOUSE
U.S. Coast Guard
601TCG,Sembach AB,Germany
U.S. Coast Guard
The 601st Tactical Control Group (601 TCG) was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Sembach Air Base, Germany, during the Cold War. Activated in the early 1950s, the 601 TCG played a vital role in NATO’s air defense network by providing radar surveillance, airspace control, and tactical command and control across Central Europe. The unit operated mobile and fixed radar sites, coordinating with allied forces to detect, track, and intercept potential Soviet air threats. Throughout its tenure at Sembach AB, the 601 TCG contributed significantly to the security and readiness of U.S. and NATO air operations until its eventual reorganization and inactivation in the post-Cold War era.
ACHUSHNET
U.S. Coast Guard
AIR STATION BROOKLYN
U.S. Coast Guard
AIR STATION PORT ANGELES
U.S. Coast Guard
AIR STATION SAN DIEGO
U.S. Coast Guard
AIRSTA BARBERS POINT
U.S. Coast Guard
AIRSTA ELIZABETH CITY
U.S. Coast Guard
AIRSTA NORTH BEND
U.S. Coast Guard