The Coast Guard newest National Security Cutter, the 418-foot Cutter Hamilton, cruises alongside the Fast Response Cutter William Flores off Miami Beach Nov. 11, 2014. As the 4th cutter out of planned eight Legend-class cutters, the Hamilton is scheduled to be commissioned and homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, Dec. 6, 2014. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Mark Barney) |