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| Keywords: USCGC Gallatin on Patrol by George Schoenberger DVIDS1085275.jpg en Whether performing law enforcement search and rescue or military operations in the Atlantic Pacific Alaska's Bering Sea or around the world high-endurance cutters like the CGC Gallatin bring unique Coast Guard resources capabilities and expertise to remote locations Named for a former Secretary of the Treasury Gallatin was commissioned into service in 1968 At sea a Coast Guard high-endurance cutter is a triple threat to smugglers foreign fishing vessels and others seeking to trespass in U S waters The 378-foot cutters have long-range cruise capabilities; the helicopters and small boats they carry provide both quick response and close-quarters maneuvering As this aging fleet of veteran cutters prepares to retire from service the Coast Guard plans newer deepwater replacements that will be modern versions of the durable effective and seaworthy Gallatin 2008-01-16 https //www dvidshub net/image/1085275 1085275 2013-12-11 21 26 PD-USGov USCGC Gallatin WHEC-721 Images from DoD uploaded by Fæ | ||||
