USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163) is named for Jeffrey Palazzo — a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, New York City Fire Department firefighter assigned to Staten Island's elite Rescue Squad 5, and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Machinery Technician 1st Class who gave his life on Sept. 11, 2001, responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center.
One of the 343 FDNY members who made the supreme...
USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) will conduct engagements, exchanges, exercises, and operations to enhance partner nations’ capabilities and capacities to operate effectively in the maritime domain and promote the U.S. as a partner of choice in Atlantic Africa.
USCGC Stone's (WMSL 758) crew is on a scheduled deployment in the South Atlantic Ocean to counter illicit maritime activities and strengthen relationships for maritime sovereignty and security throughout the region.
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...
The Animal Science mission area leads research to enhance the health, productivity, resilience, and genetic potential of U.S. livestock and aquaculture species. This office focuses on combating animal diseases, improving breeding and nutrition strategies, strengthening biosecurity, and developing innovative tools that support producers in meeting growing global food demands. By aligning...
The Land Utilization mission area supports research on how agricultural lands — including rangelands, forests, and working lands — can be managed for productivity, sustainability, climate resilience, and ecosystem services. Research spans soil health, water management, conservation, grazing systems, carbon sequestration, and climate change adaptation. By integrating land‑focused science...
The Plant Science mission area conducts research to protect and improve the nation’s crops by advancing plant genetics, breeding, biotechnology, pest and disease resilience, and sustainable production systems. This mission area brings together scientists working across diverse cropping systems to strengthen the security and quality of U.S. plant-based agriculture. With its centralized...
The Post‑Production mission area focuses on everything that happens to agricultural products after they leave the farm. This includes food safety, food processing, product quality, shelf‑life, value‑added innovation, and technologies that reduce waste and improve storage, transportation, and marketability. By uniting ARS postharvest and product‑oriented research, this office...
