Coast Guard commissions sixth National Security Cutter in Seattle
Capt. Thomas King assumes the command of the Coast Guard Cutter Munro during a commissioning ceremony in Seattle, April 1, 2017. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755), the military service’s newest National Security Cutter (NSC), was commissioned into service in Seattle Saturday.
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul...
Coast Guard to commission sixth National Security Cutter in Seattle to honor local World War II hero
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard will hold a commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Munro, the military service’s newest National Security Cutter (NSC), Saturday.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft will preside over the ceremony, accepting the sixth NSC into the military service’s fleet.
The commissioning of a cutter is a time-honored...
