USCGC John Midgett WHEC 726 (U.S. Coast Guard) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

The USCGC John Midgett WHEC 726 is a high endurance cutter operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This specific vessel, commissioned in 1980 and homeported at Portsmouth, Virginia, is part of the USCG’s fleet of medium-sized cutters. The John Midgett is primarily tasked with enforcing U.S. laws and treaties on the high seas, conducting search and rescue operations, and performing various other maritime duties. Named after Chief Warrant Officer John A. Midgett, a Coast Guardsman who died in the line of duty during World War II, this cutter measures approximately 378 feet (115 meters) in length and has a top speed of over 21 knots. The USCGC John Midgett is equipped with advanced technology and weaponry to effectively carry out its missions.