U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman returns to Ketchikan, Alaska, following California coastal patrol
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman (WPC-1149), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kukui (WLB-203), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Haddock (WPB-87347), U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barracuda (WPB-87301) and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour (WPC-1129) transit in formation during a photo exercise off the coast of San Diego, July 23, 2026. The underway formation highlighted the Coast Guard’s diverse fleet of surface assets operating together in the maritime domain. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Sappey)