Cutter Spencer returns to Portsmouth after African patrol

Cutter Spencer returns to Portsmouth after African patrol
Family members of the USCGC Spencer’s (WMEC 905) crew hold welcome home signs at the pier during the cutter’s return to home port March 10, 2023, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Spencer returned home following an 88-day deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet and Combined Task Force 65, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests....

Coast Guard Cutter Spencer to return from African patrol

Coast Guard Cutter Spencer to return from African patrol
USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) steams in formation with Spanish Navy Meteoro-class offshore patrol vessel ESPS Audaz (P-45) in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 5, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee) PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Spencer (WMEC 905) is scheduled to return to their home port in Portsmouth, Friday, following an 88-day deployment in the U.S. Naval...

Coast Guard Cutter Spencer arrives in Praia, Cabo Verde

Coast Guard Cutter Spencer arrives in Praia, Cabo Verde
Coast Guard Cutter Spencer. (U.S. Coast Guard file photo) By U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet PRAIA, Cabo Verde – The Famous-class medium endurance Coast Guard Cutter Spencer (WMEC 905) arrived in Praia, Cabo Verde for a scheduled port visit Monday. This port visit marks the first stop for Spencer, while employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa...

U.S., Spain, Morocco collaborate to conduct rescue at sea

U.S., Spain, Morocco collaborate to conduct rescue at sea
The crew of the USCGC Thetis and a Royal Moroccan Navy vessel are seen during the joint rescue of migrants in the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 5, 2021. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ade Gills) ATLANTIC OCEAN — On Jan. 5, 2022, the United States, Spain, and Morocco collaborated to rescue 103 migrants 40 nautical miles west of the Moroccan coast. Late Tuesday evening, Spain’s Las...

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton returns from deployment to Europe

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton returns from deployment to Europe
The Legend-class national security USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) and crew returned to North Charleston, S.C. Friday, following a historic 97-day deployment to Europe working with U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet, Allies, and partners. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix) NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Legend-class national security USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) and crew returned to Charleston...

Hamilton concludes operations with U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet

Hamilton concludes operations with U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet
Members from Malta armed forces observe how the Coast Guard conducts helicopter operations aboard the Legend-class cutter USCGC Hamilton, May 17, 2021.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix) MEDITERRANEAN SEA — The Legend-class national security Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton transited out of the Mediterranean Sea, concluding the crew’s recent operations in the U.S. Navy...

Coast Guard conducts at-sea exercises with Malta

Coast Guard conducts at-sea exercises with Malta
MEDITERRANEAN SEA — Members from the armed forces of Malta observe how the Coast Guard conducts helicopter operations aboard USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753), May 17, 2021.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix) MEDITERRANEAN SEA — The Legend-class national security cutter Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton, (WMSL 753) conducted at sea engagements with the armed forces of Malta...

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton conducts port visit in Valletta, Malta

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton conducts port visit in Valletta, Malta
VALLETTA, Malta – The Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton conducted a port visit in Valletta, Malta, May 17-20, 2021. (Courtesy photo) MEDITERRANEAN SEA — The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) conducted a port visit in Valletta, Malta, May 17-20, 2021, following at sea engagements with the armed forces of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea. This port visit marks the fifth...

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton conducts exercises with Ukrainian navy

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton conducts exercises with Ukrainian navy
 Ukrainian navy Island-class patrol boat Starobilsk (P 241) after conducting communication, passing, and maneuvering exercises in the Black Sea, May 9, 2021. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix) BLACK SEA — The Legend-class national security Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) conducted a series of operational exercises with Ukraine, May 9, 2021, in the Black Sea. Hamilton...