U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche Official Page for the USCGC WAESCHE (WMSL 751), homeported at Coast Guard Island- Alameda, CA Welcome to U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche's web site.

Homeported at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, Coast Guard Cutter Waesche, the second of eight planned National Security Cutters, is 418 feet long with a top speed of 28 knots and a range of 12,000 nautical miles. She is equipped with a flight deck and hangars capable of housing two multi-mission helicopters, and outfitted with the most advanced command, control, and communications equipment.

10/01/2025

NOTICE: DUE TO THE LAPSE IN FEDERAL FUNDING, INFORMATION ON THIS SOCIAL MEDIA SITE WILL NOT BE ACTIVELY MANAGED.

Locked & Loaded!💥WAESCHE crewmembers honed their skills on small arms mounts, the MK110 57MM, and the ship’s Close-In We...
09/19/2025

Locked & Loaded!💥

WAESCHE crewmembers honed their skills on small arms mounts, the MK110 57MM, and the ship’s Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) – a testament to the dedication of our Gunners Mates (GMs) and Electronics Technicians (ETs) who maintain and operate these vital systems! Demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding our nation’s maritime borders, we control, secure, and defend U.S. waters and protect our territorial integrity.

Damage Controlmen Drive Innovation in Maritime Training ⚒Protecting the ship, protecting the mission. Coast Guard DCs ar...
09/12/2025

Damage Controlmen Drive Innovation in Maritime Training ⚒

Protecting the ship, protecting the mission. Coast Guard DCs are essential to the safety and operational capability of every cutter.

Celebrating the Boatswain's Mates that Make It Happen! ⚓️From driving the Cutter through heavy seas to conducting vital ...
08/29/2025

Celebrating the Boatswain's Mates that Make It Happen! ⚓️

From driving the Cutter through heavy seas to conducting vital deck operations, serving on Boarding Teams, and handling small boats, our Boatswain’s Mates control, secure, and defend our northern frontier. See them in action!

Mission Ready Starts Here!Defending our borders starts with mission readiness. Onboard the Waesche, Storekeepers, Yeomen...
08/22/2025

Mission Ready Starts Here!

Defending our borders starts with mission readiness. Onboard the Waesche, Storekeepers, Yeomen, and Culinary Specialists are the engine that keeps the crew running. They provide essential logistics so that we can capably control, secure, and defend the U.S. Arctic from our adversaries.

Give me fuel, give me fire! 🔥The Waesche crew can't control, secure, and defend U.S. borders without the expert maintena...
08/13/2025

Give me fuel, give me fire! 🔥

The Waesche crew can't control, secure, and defend U.S. borders without the expert maintenance of its machinery technicians. Their work ensures the cutter is always ready to protect our national interests!

01/13/2025

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1 Eagle Road
Alameda, CA
94501

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