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Since humans first went to sea thousands of years ago, animals have been on our vessels. The reasons varied from food source to rodent control, or simply supplying companionship. The crews of the U.S. Coast Guard have a tradition of bringing mascots along on voyages.
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On guard for America: Coast Guard Cutter Diligence -
If you live on our nation’s coasts, it is likely you have seen a Coast Guard helicopter soaring overhead on a training flight. Or maybe you’ve even seen small boats enforcing a security zone or marine safety personnel conducting pollution response at your local marina. However, there is a significant part of the Coast Guard operating beyond the visible horizon, performing missions far from America’s immediate coasts.