U.S. Coast Guard MOHAWK - a photo on Flickriver

USCGC Mohawk 913 is a 270' United States Coast Guard Famous-class medium endurance cutter. She was launched on September 9th, 1989, at Robert Derecktor Shipyard Incorporated of Middletown, Rhode Island and commissioned in March 1991. She is the third cutter named for the Mohawk nation, a tribe of Iroquoian Indians who lived in the Mohawk Valley of New York.

*[left-double-click for a closer-look - she is 'in-service' now]

Mohawk is the 13th and last of the 270 foot Famous-class cutters. Built by the former Robert Derektor Shipyards of Rhode Island, Mohawk was christened on September 9, 1989. Since the time of her commissioning in March 1991, she served the Coast Guard in a wide variety of missions including Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, and Alien Migrant and UFO Interdiction Operations.

Mohawk has been responsible for the rescue of more than 5,000 Haitian, Cuban, and Dominican Republic migrants and has supported as many as 756 migrants on deck at one time. Mohawk has also seized more than 20,700 pounds of illegal drugs. This, as well as Mohawk's role in several search and rescue cases and numerous boardings to enforce the United States national laws, has earned Mohawk two Unit Commendations, the Joint Meritorious Service Award and two Humanitarian Service Awards. Mohawk is homeported in Key West, Florida. On January 13th, 2010, the Mohawk was ordered to assist in the humanitarian relief efforts following the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Her nickname is "Mighty Mo"

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Mohawk_(WMEC-913)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard - Sector Key West

U.S.A. Naval Air Station - Key West Harbor
Key West, Florida - Florida Keys - 11/26/22

The U.S. Coast Guard is recognized as a leader in the field of search
and rescue. To meet this responsibility, the Coast Guard maintains search and rescue facilities on the East, West and Gulf coasts,
as well as in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

U.S. Coast Guard patrols our southern border
throughout the 90 miles to Cuba and beyond

*[On a personal note: my younger first-cousin Marty ALWAYS said when we were kids that when he grew up he wanted to work on
the water with the US Coast Guard. Well, he really lived that dream!
He worked for the US Coast Guard for the last 30+ years, enduring moves from Tampa Florida, to Alaska, to Hawaii and back to North Carolina. He will be retiring with many honors within the next year.
Great job, Marty! We're all very proud of you! - Ooh Rah! *salute*]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida

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Taken on: November 26, 2022

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