Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous returns home after 26-day patrol [Image 4 of 5]

STRAITS OF FLORIDA

03.23.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Coast Guard Cutters Vigorous (WMEC 627), left, Raymond Evans (WPC 1110), center-forward, William Flores (WPC 1103) center-rear, and Resolute (WMEC 620), operate while underway in the Florida Straits, March, 23, 2026. Vigorous’ primary missions include counter-drug and alien interdiction operations, enforcement of federal fisheries laws and search and rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 03.23.2026
• Date Posted: 04.15.2026 11:47
• Photo ID: 9607422
• VIRIN: 260323-G-G0100-1002
• Resolution: 3840x2160
• Size: 2.02 MB
• Location: STRAITS OF FLORIDA