USCGC Dallas (WHEC 716)

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) arrives in Souda Harbor to pick up supplies Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Dallas will transport supplies transport as part of the humanitarian assistance for the Republic of Georgia following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. The assistance will aid in alleviating human suffering in the Republic of Georgia. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

USCGC Dallas (WHEC 716)

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716) heads to sea with a load of supplies. The supplies are part of the humanitarian assistance for the Republic of Georgia following the conflict between Russian and Georgian forces. The assistance will aid in alleviating human suffering in the Republic of Georgia. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

USCGC Sherman (WHEC 720)

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sherman (WHEC 720) leaves the White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa pier to begin its participation in exercise Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) 2006. SEACAT is a weeklong at-sea exercise designed to highlight the value of information sharing and multi-national coordination with participating navies during practical maritime interception training opportunities. USCGS Sherman is homeported in Alameda, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Journalist Melinda Larson

USCGC Tampa (WMEC 902)

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) passes near Ft. Monroe in Hampton, Va., as she makes her way out to the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Jason R. Zalasky)