Pohang welcomes USCGC Waesche
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tyson Scofield, the commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), receives a gift from Lee Kang-Deok, the mayor of Pohang, Republic of Korea, during welcoming reception in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Waesche were greeted by members of the Korea Coast Guard upon their arrival to Pohang. The U.S. Coast Guard has operated in the Indo-Pacific for more than 150 years, and the service is increasing efforts through targeted patrols with our National Security Cutters, Fast Response Cutters and other activities in support of Coast Guard missions to enhance our partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)