Dignitaries participate in a wreath presentation at the Sumay Memorial Ceremony, July 20, 2021. Frank San Nicolas/PDN
The Coast Guardâs three newest fast-response cutters were commissioned Thursday during a ceremony presided over by Adm. Karl Schultz, the Coast Guardâs commandant.
The Coast Guard Cutters Myrtle Hazard, Oliver Henry and Frederick Hatch were commissioned during a rare triple-commissioning ceremony at their new homeport at Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam, a news release stated.
âThe triple commissioning of Coast Guard Cutters Myrtle Hazard, Oliver Henry and Frederick Hatch signals our dedication to regional partners and the growing maritime demand in the region,â said Capt. Nick Simmons, commander of Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam. âIt was an honor to celebrate this historic event with the crews, families and sponsors for each cuttersâ namesake.â
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