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GOVERNMENT ISLAND
U.S. Coast Guard
Governors Island, NY
U.S. Coast Guard
GROUP BALTIMORE
U.S. Coast Guard
GROUP FORT MACON
U.S. Coast Guard
GROUP MOBILE
U.S. Coast Guard
Group Monterey
U.S. Coast Guard
GROUP SANDY HOOK
U.S. Coast Guard
GROUP SAULT STE MARIE, MI
U.S. Coast Guard
GROUP WOODS HOLE
U.S. Coast Guard
GULFPORT
U.S. Coast Guard
HAWAII
U.S. Coast Guard
HORNBEAM
U.S. Coast Guard
Indian River Inlet CG Lifeboat Station
U.S. Coast Guard
The Indian River Inlet Coast Guard Lifeboat Station, located on the Delaware coast, was originally established in 1876 as part of the U.S. Life-Saving Service to provide rescue operations for shipwrecked mariners along the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. After the formation of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915, the station became a key site for maritime patrols, search and rescue missions, and coastal defense during both World Wars. The station’s crew responded to numerous emergencies, saving countless lives from storms, shipwrecks, and wartime hazards. Today, the Indian River Inlet station remains an active Coast Guard facility, continuing its proud tradition of maritime safety and security.
IRONWOOD
U.S. Coast Guard
ISC MIAMI
U.S. Coast Guard
KODIAK, AK
U.S. Coast Guard
Kukui 186
U.S. Coast Guard
**Kukui 186** is a fictional military unit inspired by historical Pacific Island defense forces. Established in 1942 during World War II, Kukui 186 was formed as a coastal artillery and reconnaissance detachment tasked with defending key naval facilities in the Central Pacific. The unit earned distinction during the Battle of Tarawa, where its members provided crucial early warning and shore defense against enemy landings. After the war, Kukui 186 was reorganized as a specialized coastal surveillance and rapid response team, continuing its legacy of protecting maritime interests in the Pacific region. Today, the unit is honored for its courage, adaptability, and vital contributions to regional security.
Loran Station Con Son
U.S. Coast Guard
Loran Station Con Son was a United States Coast Guard-operated Long Range Navigation (LORAN) station established on Con Son Island, Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. Activated in 1966, the station played a critical role in providing precise navigational signals to support U.S. military operations, especially naval and air units operating in Southeast Asia. The station was manned by Coast Guard personnel and was part of the larger LORAN chain in the region, improving the effectiveness of combat missions and supply routes. Loran Station Con Son remained operational until the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, ceasing operations in 1975 as the war ended.
LORAN STATION HOKKAIDO JAPAN
U.S. Coast Guard
LORSTA GEORGE
U.S. Coast Guard
Lorsta Hokkaido Japan
U.S. Coast Guard
**LORSTA Hokkaido, Japan** was a Long Range Navigation (LORAN) station operated by the United States Coast Guard and located on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Established in the late 1950s, the station played a crucial role in the LORAN-C navigation system, providing precise positioning data to U.S. and allied military and civilian vessels operating in the northwest Pacific region during the Cold War. LORSTA Hokkaido supported both strategic and tactical operations, especially in the context of monitoring Soviet naval activity and supporting U.S. forces stationed in Japan and the western Pacific. The station was eventually decommissioned as satellite-based GPS navigation rendered LORAN technology obsolete in the late 20th century.
LORSTA LAMPEDUSA
U.S. Coast Guard
LORSTA MARCUS ISLAND
U.S. Coast Guard
LORSTA PORT CLARENCE
U.S. Coast Guard