USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162) is named for Vincent Danz — a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, New York City Police Department Emergency Services Unit officer, and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Port Security Specialist 2nd Class who gave his life on Sept.11, 2001, responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center.
He was posthumously awarded the NYPD Medal of Honor. The cutter that bears his name carries the motto — NEVER FORGET — a collective vow of the American people to remember the victims... read more
USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162) is named for Vincent Danz — a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, New York City Police Department Emergency Services Unit officer, and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Port Security Specialist 2nd Class who gave his life on Sept.11, 2001, responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center.
He was posthumously awarded the NYPD Medal of Honor. The cutter that bears his name carries the motto — NEVER FORGET — a collective vow of the American people to remember the victims of that day and honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.
Homeported in Guam as the fourth Fast Response Cutter assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, Vincent Danz and its crew carry that legacy into one of the world's most expansive and strategically vital maritime regions — protecting lives, combating illicit activity, and strengthening partnerships across Micronesia and the broader Pacific. show less
