WILMINGTON, N.C. - Coast Guard Cmdr. Douglas Fears, the commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Diligence, and son Joshua, 2 years old, enjoy a candid moment with Rep. Mike McIntyre of North Carolina's 7th congressional district following the Wilmington "Coast Guard City" Recertification Ceremony, Saturday, July 26, 2008. Sice the Coast Guard's founding in 1790, there have been a total of 6 cutters by the named Diligence, all have been homeported in Wilmington. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Kip Wadlow)
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