Alex Mavica

USCGC **Westwind** (WAGB-281) was a Wind-class icebreaker commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944. Initially built for the U.S. Navy during World War II, she was transferred to the Coast Guard and served extensively in Arctic and Antarctic operations. Throughout her career, Westwind participated in resupply missions, scientific expeditions, and search and rescue operations, demonstrating her vital role in polar environments. Decommissioned in 1988, Westwind left a legacy as one of the most capable and long-serving icebreakers in the Coast Guard fleet.

USCGC Oak (WAGL-239) was a buoy tender of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in 1940. Built in Duluth, Minnesota, Oak served throughout World War II, primarily tasked with maintaining aids to navigation and conducting search and rescue operations along the U.S. East Coast. Over her decades of service, she also supported icebreaking operations and law enforcement missions. Oak was decommissioned in 1976 after a distinguished career, exemplifying the vital support role of Coast Guard buoy tenders in ensuring maritime safety and security.