It became the Coast Guard in 1915…and now operates 20 "surf stations" where rescues may have to be made in breaking waves. On average, the Coast Guard makes more than 5,000 rescues a year.

ILWACO — U.S. Coast Guard BM2 Sergio B. Del Cuadro stood stoically before family and fellow crew as the badge was passed from ...

“The surf was relatively small ... a 45-foot response boat from Station San Diego, and the Coast Guard cutter Sea Otte,r but ...