Thomas Benjamin

USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) is a United States Coast Guard Famous-class medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1983. Homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bear has participated in a wide range of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, counter-narcotics, and homeland security operations. The cutter played a key role in several high-profile drug interdictions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, seizing thousands of pounds of illegal narcotics. Additionally, Bear has supported humanitarian missions, such as disaster relief efforts following hurricanes and joint exercises with allied naval forces.

USCGC CHINOOK (WPB-87308) is an 87-foot Marine Protector-class coastal patrol boat commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1999. Based out of Bellingham, Washington, CHINOOK's primary missions include search and rescue, law enforcement, fisheries enforcement, and homeland security along the Pacific Northwest coast. The vessel has played a key role in safeguarding U.S. maritime interests, interdicting illegal activities, and assisting distressed mariners in the region. Throughout its service, USCGC CHINOOK has exemplified the Coast Guard's commitment to maritime safety and security.

TRACEN YORKTOWN is the Training Center Yorktown, a United States Coast Guard training facility located in Yorktown, Virginia. It is responsible for providing specialized training to Coast Guard personnel in areas such as search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and marine environmental protection. The center also offers courses in leadership, communication, and technical skills to support the Coast Guard's mission of protecting and defending America's maritime interests. TRACEN YORKTOWN plays a crucial role in preparing Coast Guard members for their duties in the field and ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and expertise to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

USCGC Northland (WMEC-904) is a United States Coast Guard Famous-class medium endurance cutter commissioned in 1984. Named after the original USCGC Northland, famous for its World War II Arctic operations, this modern vessel has conducted a wide range of missions, including law enforcement, search and rescue, and counter-narcotics operations throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific regions. Northland has played a key role in numerous drug interdictions and humanitarian assistance missions, often working in coordination with U.S. and international partners. The cutter’s versatility and robust operational history underscore its vital contribution to maritime security and national defense.

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).

Tracen Cape May is the United States Coast Guard's only enlisted basic training facility. Located in New Jersey, it provides training for new recruits entering the Coast Guard. The facility focuses on developing leadership, physical fitness, and seamanship skills in its trainees. Tracen Cape May plays a crucial role in preparing individuals for their responsibilities as Coast Guard members.