U.S. Coast Guard • USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) • First Patrol • Florida

The USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) crew navigates the ship south of Florida around Christmas for a multi-month deployment to the South Atlantic countering illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing while strengthening maritime relationships, sovereignty, and security throughout the region. The brand new Legend-class national security cutter, one of the U.S. Coast Guard’s flagships, will provide a presence and support national security objectives throughout the Atlantic. This patrol is the cutter’s initial shakedown cruise following its delivery in November. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower)