USCG Air Station San Francisco (U.S. Coast Guard) Accent Coffee Mug

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco is a vital component of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) located at the Franciscan Warf in Sausalito, California, within the Bay Area region. Established on April 1, 1941, its primary mission involves search and rescue (SAR) operations, law enforcement, and national defense in the Pacific Ocean and along the California coastline. The air station houses HC-130 Hercules fixed-wing aircrafts and MH-65 Dolphin helicopters. These aircraft are used for various purposes such as long-range surveillance, marine environmental protection, and disaster response, in addition to their search and rescue duties. The station also serves as a key staging area for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii, and even international waters. Over its history, the USCG Air Station San Francisco has been involved in numerous significant incidents, including the rescue of over 3,000 people and the interdiction of thousands of pounds of illegal drugs. The station is a testament to the Coast Guard's commitment to ensuring safety at sea and protecting national security interests along America's extensive coastline.