Tomas Fadrigalan

Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Woods Hole is a United States Coast Guard unit based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Established to ensure the safety and reliability of navigational aids in the busy waters surrounding Cape Cod and the islands, ANT Woods Hole is responsible for maintaining buoys, beacons, and lighthouses in the region. The unit plays a critical role in supporting maritime commerce and the safety of recreational and commercial vessels within its area of responsibility. Over the years, ANT Woods Hole has responded to numerous emergencies and weather events, demonstrating the Coast Guard’s commitment to maritime safety and excellence.

USCGC HAMILTON

U.S. Coast Guard

USCGC Hamilton (WMSL-753) is a Legend-class National Security Cutter of the United States Coast Guard, commissioned in December 2014. Named after Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and founder of the Revenue Cutter Service, Hamilton is one of the most advanced cutters in the Coast Guard fleet. The cutter has participated in numerous high-profile missions, including counter-narcotics operations in the Eastern Pacific and joint exercises with allied navies. USCGC Hamilton has played a key role in enforcing maritime law, protecting U.S. interests, and fostering international cooperation at sea.

**Station Scituate Search and Rescue** is a United States Coast Guard unit located in Scituate, Massachusetts. Established in the mid-20th century, the station has played a crucial role in maritime safety along the Massachusetts South Shore, responding to countless emergencies in the often-treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Over the decades, the unit has participated in high-profile rescue operations, assisting stranded vessels, saving lives during storms, and supporting the broader mission of coastal security. Its personnel are highly trained in search and rescue operations, consistently demonstrating dedication and professionalism in safeguarding both mariners and local communities.

USCGC Basswood (WLB-388) was a Cactus-class 180-foot seagoing buoy tender commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 1944. Initially assigned to the Pacific theater during World War II, she served by maintaining aids to navigation, supporting convoy operations, and conducting search and rescue missions. Throughout the Cold War era, Basswood played a crucial role in servicing navigation aids across the Pacific, including the Mariana Islands and Micronesia, and participated in atomic testing support at Bikini Atoll. The cutter remained active until her decommissioning in 1998, marking over five decades of distinguished service.