USCG AS Astoria Oregon (U.S. Coast Guard) Black Coffee Mug

The USCG AS Astoria, named after the city of Astoria in Oregon, is a United States Coast Guard cutter, specifically an Alamosa-class medium endurance cutter. These ships are designed for maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, homeland security, and military readiness missions. The USCG AS Astoria was launched on May 23, 1997, and commissioned into service in December of the same year. It operates primarily along the Pacific coast, contributing to the Coast Guard's mission of ensuring maritime safety, security, and stewardship within its area of responsibility.