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US COAST GUARD ACADEMY
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG Air Station Elizabeth City, NC
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, established in August 1940, is one of the largest and busiest Coast Guard air stations in the United States. Located in northeastern North Carolina, the unit has played a crucial role in maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, and disaster response missions along the Atlantic coast and beyond. During World War II, the station supported anti-submarine patrols and convoy escort missions. Over the decades, it has evolved into a major hub for Coast Guard aviation, training aircrews and supporting a fleet of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft for both domestic and international operations.
USCG HEADQUARTERS
U.S. Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard Headquarters (USCG HQ) serves as the principal command center for the U.S. Coast Guard, providing centralized leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight. Initially established in Washington, D.C., USCG HQ has evolved alongside the service since its origins in 1915, when the Revenue Cutter Service and Lifesaving Service merged to form the modern Coast Guard. The headquarters is responsible for coordinating national and global missions, including maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. In 2013, USCG HQ relocated to the Douglas A. Munro Headquarters Building at the St. Elizabeths campus, further enhancing its ability to direct Coast Guard operations worldwide.
USCG TRACEN ALAMEDA
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC BOUTWELL
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) was a high endurance cutter of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 1968. Named after George S. Boutwell, a former Secretary of the Treasury, the cutter served for nearly five decades in roles including search and rescue, drug interdiction, and fisheries enforcement. Boutwell participated in significant operations such as the 1994 rescue of over 500 migrants during Operation Able Manner and numerous counter-narcotics missions in the Pacific. The cutter was decommissioned in 2016 and later transferred to the Philippine Navy, where it serves as BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17).
USCGC COURAGEOUS
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC DUANE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Duane (WPG-33) was a United States Coast Guard cutter commissioned in 1936 and named after William J. Duane, Secretary of the Treasury under President Andrew Jackson. Throughout World War II, Duane served with distinction, performing convoy escort duties in the treacherous North Atlantic, where she rescued survivors and engaged enemy submarines. After the war, Duane continued to serve in law enforcement, search and rescue, and oceanographic missions, including patrols during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Decommissioned in 1985, USCGC Duane is now preserved as a museum and artificial reef off the coast of Key Largo, Florida.
USCGC VIGILANT
U.S. Coast Guard
district 3
U.S. Coast Guard
**District 3 Military Unit: Brief History** The District 3 Military Unit was established in the early 20th century as a strategic response to regional security demands, initially focusing on border defense and internal stability. During World War II, its personnel played a crucial role in supply logistics and rear-area security, supporting frontline operations. Throughout the Cold War era, District 3 underwent modernization, expanding its capabilities in communications and air defense. In recent decades, the unit has participated in multinational exercises and peacekeeping missions, earning recognition for its adaptability and professionalism in diverse operational environments.
HONOR GUARD
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG TRACEN PETALUMA
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC BIBB
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC BIBB (WHEC-31) was a United States Coast Guard cutter commissioned in 1937 and named after Secretary of the Treasury George M. Bibb. During World War II, BIBB served as a convoy escort in the treacherous North Atlantic, notably rescuing survivors from the torpedoed troop transport SS Henry Mallory in 1943. After the war, the cutter performed ocean station duties, search and rescue, and law enforcement missions. BIBB continued her distinguished service until decommissioning in 1985, after which she was sunk as an artificial reef off Key Largo, Florida.
USCGC YOCONA
U.S. Coast Guard
AIR STATION TRAVERSE CITY
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City was commissioned in 1946, originally operating as a detachment of Air Station St. Petersburg, Florida. Situated in Traverse City, Michigan, the unit was established to provide search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions throughout the Great Lakes region. Over the decades, the air station has upgraded its aircraft, transitioning from early fixed-wing planes to modern helicopters, currently operating MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters. Air Station Traverse City plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the northern Great Lakes, responding to hundreds of emergency calls each year.
Sector Honolulu
U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Honolulu is a United States Coast Guard operational command responsible for maritime safety, security, and stewardship in the central Pacific region, primarily surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. Established in 2004 as part of a Coast Guard initiative to streamline command structures, the unit consolidated various previous commands under one headquarters located at Sand Island, Honolulu, Hawaii. Sector Honolulu plays a critical role in search and rescue operations, law enforcement, environmental protection, and port security across one of the world's largest and most strategically significant ocean areas. Over the years, the unit has responded to natural disasters, major maritime incidents, and has played a key role in ensuring the safety and security of both commercial and recreational maritime activities in the region.
USCGC CHASE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) was a high endurance cutter commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1968. Named after Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase, she served for over four decades in missions including maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and drug interdiction. Throughout her service, CHASE participated in significant operations such as refugee rescues during the Mariel boatlift and counter-narcotics patrols in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. In 2011, she was decommissioned and later transferred to the Nigerian Navy, where she continues to serve as NNS Thunder (F90).
AIR STATION KODIAK
U.S. Coast Guard
CG Base Seattle
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard Base Seattle, established in 1921, has served as a vital hub for United States Coast Guard operations in the Pacific Northwest. Strategically located on the Puget Sound, the base has supported a wide array of missions, including search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. During World War II, the base played a crucial role in coastal defense and port security efforts. Today, CG Base Seattle continues to serve as the homeport for several major Coast Guard cutters and units, maintaining readiness to safeguard the region’s waterways and support national security objectives.
USCGC ACTIVE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC BURTON ISLAND
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Burton Island (WAGB-283) was a Wind-class icebreaker commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1946. Originally built for the U.S. Navy during World War II, she was soon transferred to the Coast Guard and became a vital asset in Arctic and Antarctic operations. Burton Island participated in numerous scientific and supply missions, including Operation Highjump and Operation Deep Freeze, supporting polar exploration and research. After decades of service in challenging polar conditions, the cutter was decommissioned in 1978, leaving a legacy as a pioneering icebreaker in U.S. maritime history.
USCGC MINNETONKA
U.S. Coast Guard
CGAS MIAMI
U.S. Coast Guard
NORTHWIND
U.S. Coast Guard
Support Center Governors Island NY
U.S. Coast Guard
Support Center Governors Island, NY, traces its military roots to the early days of the United States, as Governors Island served as a strategic defense post in New York Harbor since the Revolutionary War. The island hosted various Army units and commands over the centuries, including Fort Jay and Castle Williams, which played key roles in coastal defense. In the late 20th century, the Support Center was established to consolidate and provide logistical and administrative support for military personnel and operations in the New York City area. The facility continued in this role until 1996, when the Army closed its operations on Governors Island as part of a broader realignment and returned the property to civilian control.