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The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Cleat, homeported in Philadelphia, escorts the cutter Eagle and its crew to Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, March 18, 2011. The Eagle, homeported in New London, Conn., is the only active sailing square-rigger in U.S. government service and is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its construction. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Mike Lutz.

Coast Guard personnel from Maritime Safety and Security Team 91106, a specialized unit created in direct response to the 9/11 terror attacks two years ago, stand tall during their commissioning ceremony on Staten Island Sept. 12, 2003. The 104 member tactical team assigned to the New York/ New Jersey area is capable of operating under the threat of chemical, biological or radiological attack. USCG photo by PA3 Mike Lutz

The Coast Guard Cutter Wire, a 65-ft. icebreaking tug homeported in Saugerties, N.Y., makes its way through an ice flow in New York Harbor January 28. As severe ice conditions still exist in the Northeast, Coast Guard icebreakers have been working continuously keeping waterways open for maritime traffic. USCG photo/Mike Lutz

Coast Guard Cutter Jefferson Island secures Rowes Wharf on July 27, 2004 during the Democratic National Convention, in Boston. The Coast Guard, Boston State Police, Massachusettes State Police, and Massachusetts Environmental Police are providing waterborne security. Photo by PO Mike Lutz/ USCG Handout

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sturgeon Bay keeps a vigilant watch over New York Harbor Jan. 20, 2006. The Coast Guard's continued security presence is visible a day after an audio tape surfaced of Osama bin Laden threatening further attacks against the United States. USCG photo by PO Mike Lutz.