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USCGC HARRIET LANE
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC IRONWOOD
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC SASSAFRAS
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC SEBAGO
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Valiant
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Valiant (WMEC-621) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1967. Built in Lorain, Ohio, Valiant has served in a variety of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and national defense. Over her decades of service, she has played a key role in drug interdiction operations, notably participating in high-profile narcotics seizures in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Valiant has also been involved in humanitarian missions, such as migrant interdiction and disaster relief, reflecting the versatility and commitment of her crew to the Coast Guard’s multifaceted mission.
USCGC WINNEBAGO
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Yocona (WMEC-168)
U.S. Coast Guard
USCGC Yocona (WMEC-168) was a United States Coast Guard cutter commissioned in 1946, originally built as a seagoing tug (WAT-168) during World War II. Over her lengthy service, Yocona operated primarily in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, performing search and rescue, law enforcement, and fisheries patrol missions. She played vital roles in numerous rescues, including the notable 1965 rescue of survivors from the wrecked *MV Shackleton* near Kodiak Island. Decommissioned in 1996 after 50 years of service, Yocona was eventually sunk as an artificial reef off the coast of Oregon.
USPHS-NIH
U.S. Coast Guard
The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), forms the unit commonly referred to as USPHS-NIH. Established to advance the nation’s health research, USPHS officers have been assigned to the NIH since the early 20th century, supporting biomedical research and public health initiatives. The unit has played a critical role in major health crises, including infectious disease responses, vaccine development, and clinical trials. USPHS-NIH personnel continue to serve on the front lines of medical research and public health preparedness, both domestically and internationally.
5TH USCG DISTRICT
U.S. Coast Guard
CG Intelligence & Investigation
U.S. Coast Guard
**CG Intelligence & Investigation** is a specialized unit within the Coast Guard responsible for intelligence gathering, analysis, and investigative operations. Originally established to counter smuggling and enforce maritime law, the unit’s mission expanded significantly after the events of September 11, 2001, incorporating counterterrorism and homeland security functions. Over the years, CG Intelligence & Investigation has played a key role in supporting Coast Guard operations by providing actionable intelligence on maritime threats and conducting complex criminal investigations. Today, the unit remains at the forefront of safeguarding national security interests in U.S. waters and beyond.
CG STATION GRAND ISLE LA
U.S. Coast Guard
**Coast Guard Station Grand Isle, LA** is strategically located on Grand Isle, a barrier island in Louisiana. Established in the early 20th century, the station has played a vital role in maritime safety and security along the Gulf of Mexico. Its primary missions include search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection, particularly during hurricane seasons and in response to oil spills. Over the decades, CG Station Grand Isle has become a crucial hub for safeguarding commercial shipping, fisheries, and recreational boating in the region. The unit continues to support both local communities and national interests with dedicated Coast Guard personnel and resources.
CGAS CLEARWATER
U.S. Coast Guard
CGAS ELIZABETH CITY
U.S. Coast Guard
CGC BITTERSWEET
U.S. Coast Guard
CGC CHILULA
U.S. Coast Guard
CGC DALLAS
U.S. Coast Guard
CGC RUSH
U.S. Coast Guard
CGC STORIS
U.S. Coast Guard
CGHQ
U.S. Coast Guard
ISC Kodiak
U.S. Coast Guard
**ISC Kodiak** is a United States Coast Guard unit located in Kodiak, Alaska, established in 1947 as a Naval Air Station before transferring to the Coast Guard in 1972. Serving as the largest Coast Guard base in the Pacific, ISC Kodiak supports air and sea operations across the vast and challenging Alaskan maritime region. The unit provides crucial logistical, engineering, and administrative support for Coast Guard cutters, aircraft, and personnel engaged in search and rescue, fisheries enforcement, and homeland security missions. Over the decades, ISC Kodiak has played a key role in high-profile rescue operations and disaster response efforts in the North Pacific and Bering Sea.
KODIAK
U.S. Coast Guard
STATION NEW YORK
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG LORAN STATION KURE ISLAND
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG Sandy Hook
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG Sandy Hook refers to United States Coast Guard units stationed at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, a strategic location at the entrance to New York Harbor. The Coast Guard presence at Sandy Hook dates back to the establishment of the Sandy Hook Life-Saving Station in the mid-19th century, which became part of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and later merged into the Coast Guard in 1915. Throughout its history, the unit has played a vital role in maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, and aids to navigation for one of the nation’s busiest waterways. Today, USCG units at Sandy Hook continue to provide critical services ensuring the safety and security of the region’s maritime traffic.