USCGC Frederick Hatch supports partners in the Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau under Operation Rematau
Petty Officer 3rd Class Francois, a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman from U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, treats a leg abrasion for a local resident during a visit to Ulithi Atoll on Feb. 21, 2024. Francois supplemented the USCGC Frederick Hatch (1143) crew as they completed a significant operational patrol under Operation Rematau from Feb. 15 to March 4, 2024, reinforcing the U.S. Coast Guard's commitment to maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in the Pacific region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)