USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726)

USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726) on anti-terrorism patrol in Elliott Bay, framed by the Space Needle, and the Seattle, Washington Skyline. (Photo by Scott Dittberner, USCGAUX)

USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751)

The Coast Guard Cutter Waesche transits toward its new homeport at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif., Feb. 28, 2010. The Waesche is the second of eight scheduled national security cutters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Levi Read)

USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751)

The Coast Guard Cutter Waesche transits through San Francisco Bay toward its new homeport at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif., Feb. 28, 2010. The Waesche is the second of eight planned national security cutters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Levi Read)

USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750)

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf, based in Alameda, Calif., maneuvers through Elliot Bay to the Port of Seattle to participate in the 60th annual Seattle Seafair. Fleet Week activities afford the opportunity for U.S. and Canadian Sailors and Coast Guard personnel to experience what the local community has to offer as well as promote awareness of the maritime forces through tours and presentations.