The USCGC Monomoy (WPB-1326) was an Island-class patrol cutter serving in the United States Coast Guard. As the 26th vessel of her class, she was built for versatility and durability in a range of maritime operations. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, Monomoy was launched in 1989 and commissioned at Coast Guard Station Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Her design prioritized a balance of speed, endurance, and operational capability, enabling her to perform diverse missions across domestic and international waters. Throughout her service, Monomoy undertook search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, alien interdiction, marine mammal protection, pollution response, homeland security, and presidential security. Notably, she provided security details for Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush during visits to Martha’s Vineyard and Kennebunkport, respectively. Her law enforcement efforts included over 300 boardings, among which was the 1998 seizure of 920 pounds of cocaine off Puerto Rico. Her rescue capabilities were demonstrated in incidents such as the rescue of the crew of the fishing vessel True Life, which earned her crew a Coast Guard Unit Commendation, and her assistance in wreckage recovery after the TWA Flight 800 disaster in 1996. She also participated in Operation Able Manner, rescuing 71 Caribbean migrants, earning a Meritorious Unit Commendation. Post-9/11, Monomoy supported homeland security by patrolling New York Harbor. Her operational reach extended internationally when she was deployed to Bahrain in 2004 to support Operation Iraqi Freedom and subsequent missions, including anti-piracy patrols. In 2012, she aided in rescuing six Iranian sailors from a sinking dhow in the Persian Gulf. Notable incidents include an armed encounter with an Iranian dhow in 2014 and her involvement in the 2016 U.S.–Iran naval incident, where her actions helped in the rescue efforts of two Iranian boats and their crews. After more than two decades of distinguished service, Monomoy was decommissioned on 22 March 2022 and transferred to the Greek Navy, marking the end of her notable Coast Guard career.

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