William Cotsifas

USCG

U.S. Coast Guard

The USCG stands for the United States Coast Guard. It is a branch of the US military responsible for enforcing maritime laws and protecting the nation's coastlines. The USCG also conducts search and rescue missions, maintains aids to navigation, and oversees maritime security. It plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of America's waters and its citizens.

USCGC Spar (WLB-206) is a Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 2001. Homeported in Kodiak, Alaska, Spar is tasked with maintaining aids to navigation, conducting search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions throughout the harsh waters of Alaska and the Arctic. The vessel has played a crucial role in ensuring maritime safety and supporting Arctic operations, including icebreaking and community outreach missions. Spar is the second Coast Guard cutter to bear the name, honoring the original USCGC Spar (WLB-403), which served with distinction during World War II and beyond.