U.S. and Republic of Korea Coast Guardsmen sports day
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) and members of the Korea Coast Guard play a game of jokgu during a sports day in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 10, 2024. Korea Coast Guardsmen explained the rules and demonstrated how to play jokgu to United States Coast Guardsmen before participating in a friendly competition. 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)
U.S. and Republic of Korea Coast Guardsmen sports day
A member of the Korea Coast Guard explains the rules of jokgu to members of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) before a match during a sports day in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 10, 2024. Korea Coast Guardsmen explained the rules and demonstrated how to play jokgu to United States Coast Guardsmen before participating in a friendly competition. Waesche is the second U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. Coast Guard cutters routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
U.S. and Republic of Korea Coast Guardsmen sports day
A member of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard kicks the ball during a game of jokgu for a sports day between Korea Coast Guardsmen and U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 10, 2024. United States and Korea Coast Guardsmen came together to play jokgu to build stronger relationship and cooperation between the servicemembers of each nation. Waesche is the second U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. Coast Guard cutters routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
U.S. and Republic of Korea Coast Guardsmen sports day
U.S. Coast Guardsmen Seaman Larry Zhou, assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), kicks a ball during a sports day in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 10, 2024. United States and Korea Coast Guardsmen came together to play jokgu to build stronger relationship and cooperation between the servicemembers of each nation. Waesche is the second U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. Coast Guard cutters routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
U.S. and Republic of Korea Coast Guardsmen sports day
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) and members of the Korea Coast Guard pose for a photo during a sports day in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 10, 2024. United States and Korea Coast Guardsmen came together to participate in a friendly competition of jokgu to build camaraderie between the servicemembers. Waesche is the second U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. Coast Guard cutters routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
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)
Pohang welcomes USCGC Waesche
Lee Kang-Deok, the mayor of Pohang, Republic of Korea, gives remarks, during a reception welcoming U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. The Waesche’s arrival marked the first visit by a U.S. Coast Guard ship to Pohang, which was marked with an opening ceremony between United States and Korea Coast Guardsmen. Waesche is the second U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. Waesche is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Coast Guard cutters routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
Pohang welcomes USCGC Waesche
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tyson Scofield, commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), gives a speech during a welcoming reception in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. The Waesche’s arrival marked the first visit by a U.S. Coast Guard ship to Pohang, which was marked with an opening ceremony between United States and Korea Coast Guardsmen. Waesche is the second U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. Waesche is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Coast Guard cutters routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
Pohang welcomes USCGC Waesche
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), members of the Korea Coast Guard, and Lee Kang-Deok, center, mayor of Pohang, pose for a photo during a 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. Waesche is the second U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2024. Waesche is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Coast Guard cutters routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
Pohang welcomes USCGC Waesche
Lee Kang-Deok, the mayor of Pohang, Republic of Korea, shakes hands with U.S. Coast Guardsmen during a welcoming reception in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. The Waesche’s arrival marked the first visit by a U.S. Coast Guard ship to Pohang, which was marked with an opening ceremony between United States and Korea Coast Guardsmen. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues directly supporting and advancing our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks, ensure safety of life at sea, support environmental response, and provide disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
USCGC Waesche welcomes aboard Mayor of Pohang, Korea Coast Guard Leaders
Mayor Lee Kang-Deok, the mayor of Pohang, Republic of Korea, boards the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), during a ship tour in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. U.S. Coast Guardsmen welcomed the mayor of Pohang and leaders from the Korea Coast Guard aboard for a tour to highlight capabilities and best practices used by the U.S. Coast Guard. Waesche is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more stable, free, open and resilient region with unrestricted, lawful access to the Maritime Commons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
USCGC Waesche welcomes aboard Mayor of Pohang, Korea Coast Guard Leaders
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) help leaders from the Korea Coast Guard, as well as Lee Kang-Deok, the mayor of Pohang, Republic of Korea, and Consul General Nolan Barkhouse, the U.S. Consul General to the Republic of Korea, board a small boat during a tour of the Waesche in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. U.S. Coast Guardsmen welcomed the mayor of Pohang and leaders from the Korea Coast Guard aboard for a tour to highlight capabilities and best practices used by the U.S. Coast Guard. Waesche is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Waesche is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more stable, free, open and resilient region with unrestricted, lawful access to the Maritime Commons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
USCGC Waesche welcomes aboard Mayor of Pohang, Korea Coast Guard Leaders
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tyson Scofield, commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), right, and Republic of Korea Coast Guard Capt. Lee Gi Bong, commanding officer of the Korea Coast Guard Patrol Vessel 1510, pose for a photo during a ship tour of the Waesche in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. U.S. Coast Guardsmen welcomed the mayor of Pohang and leaders from the Korea Coast Guard aboard for a tour to highlight capabilities and best practices used by the U.S. Coast Guard. Waesche is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more stable, free, open and resilient region with unrestricted, lawful access to the Maritime Commons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
USCGC Waesche welcomes aboard Mayor of Pohang, Korea Coast Guard Leaders
U.S. Coast Guardsmen prepare to recover a small boat aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), during a ship tour of the Waesche in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. U.S. Coast Guardsmen welcomed the mayor of Pohang and leaders from the Korea Coast Guard aboard for a tour to highlight capabilities and best practices used by the U.S. Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues directly supporting and advancing our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks, ensure safety of life at sea, support environmental response, and provide disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
USCGC Waesche welcomes aboard Mayor of Pohang, Korea Coast Guard Leaders
Commissioner General. Kim Jong-Uk, Korea Coast Guard, sits inside a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65E helicopter during a ship tour of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. U.S. Coast Guardsmen welcomed the mayor of Pohang and leaders from the Korea Coast Guard aboard for a tour to highlight capabilities and best practices used by the U.S. Coast Guard. Waesche is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. 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)
USCGC Waesche welcomes aboard Mayor of Pohang, Korea Coast Guard Leaders
Christopher Lee, an operator of the ScanEagle small unmanned aerial system (UAS), working aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), explains the role of UAS to leaders in the Korea Coast Guard, during a tour of the Waesche in Pohang, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2024. U.S. Coast Guardsmen welcomed leaders from the Korea Coast Guard and the mayor of Pohang aboard for a tour to highlight capabilities and best practices used by the U.S. Coast Guard. Waesche is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. Coast Guard missions in the Indo-Pacific focus on issues directly supporting and advancing our regional partners’ efforts to protect fish stocks, ensure safety of life at sea, support environmental response, and provide disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)
/ Published June 14, 2024
POHANG, Republic of Korea - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) departed Pohang, the Republic of Korea, June 11, following several engagements with the Korea Coast Guard, U.S. Consul General Nolan Barkhouse and multiple Republic of Korea dignitaries.
While moored in Pohang, the Waesche crew hosted Korea Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Jong-Uk, Pohang Mayor Lee Kang-Deok, and U.S. Consul General Nolan Barkhouse for tours and meaningful conversation. The leaders discussed shared principles between the two coast guards and how to build upon best practices and strengthen maritime partnerships.
“We appreciate the Korea Coast Guard and the people of Pohang for their warm welcome to Pohang,” said Capt. Tyson Scofield, commanding officer of the Waesche. “The U.S. Coast Guard has a longstanding commitment to our allies in the region to advance capability through meaningful human interactions. We remain unwavering supporters to our partners in the Indo-Pacific.”
The Waesche hosted the Korea Coast Guard members onboard for tours and subject matter expert discussions. Conversely, the Korea Coast Guard Station Pohang and KCG 1510 hosted Waesche crewmembers onboard for tours of the facilities.
Waesche is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. DESRON 15 regularly assumes tactical control of surface units operating in the area.
Commissioned in 2010, Waesche is the second legend-class national security cutter and is homeported in Alameda, California. National security cutters are 418-feet long, 54-feet wide, and have a 4,600 long-ton displacement. They have a top speed in excess of 28 knots, a range of 12,000 nautical miles, and can hold a crew of up to 170. The advanced technologies of the national security cutter class ships are designed to support global operations and missions.
