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The USCGC Vigilant (WMEC-617) is docked at coast Guard Base San Juan, on December 31, 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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The U.S.Coast Guard, a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, operates under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During a government shutdown, the Coast Guard faces unique challenges, as its funding is tied to discretionary spending. Admiral linda Fagan, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, testified before Congress that a shutdown would necessitate suspending non-essential missions, delaying training and maintenance, and possibly impacting commercial safety inspections and other
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