USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750)

The crew aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf prepares to navigate through the Gastineau Channel prior to mooring in Juneau April 10, 2011. The Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf is beginning the cutter’s second patrol and first patrol in Alaskan waters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter Shinn)

USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750)

The Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf navigates through Southeast Alaska during its first Alaskan patrol April 12, 2011. The Bertholf is the Coast Guard's first National Security cutter and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and capabilities demanded by operational forces to meet the full spectrum of 21st century maritime homeland security, maritime safety, law enforcement and maritime national defense mission requirements. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter Shinn)

USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750)

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf pulls back into its homeport, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Coast Guard Island in Alameda after a 90-day Eastern Pacific patrol. During the patrol, the crew of the Bertholf intercepted 12,400 kilos of cocaine valued at nearly $400 million. The Bertholf's return to homeport reunited the crew with their families and loved ones in time for the holidays. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Critchfield)

USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750)

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf and the Russian Federal Security Service frigate Vorovsky sail west for a joint effort April 21, 2011. The crews of the two ships are participating in a cultural exchange sharing training and best practices for several types of missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis)