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Coast Guard Commissions Fifth National Security Cutter

Tuesday, August 11th, 2015

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Coast Guard Commissions Fifth National Security Cutter

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James displaying full dress flags and pennants for its commissioning ceremony at Coast Guard Base Boston on Aug.8, 2015. Photo: U.S. Coast Guard

The Coast Guard commissioned its fifth national security cutter (NSC), the James, at Coast Guard Base Boston on Aug. 8, the service said Monday.The newest Legend-class NSC is set to be stationed in Charleston, S.C., with the fourth NSC, the Hamilton. The first three NSCs are stationed in Alameda, Calif.The cutter is named after Joshua James, who served for 60 years with the Massachusetts Humans Society and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.“Joshua James began his lifesaving career at 15 and saved…

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