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The Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour arrives in San Pedro, California, Aug. 11, 2018. The Forrest Rednour is slated to be the first of four Fast-Response Cutters to be home-ported at Base Los Angeles-Long Beach and is scheduled to be officially commissioned in the fall.

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The Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour arrives in San Pedro, California

The Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour arrives in San Pedro, California, Aug. 11, 2018. The Forrest Rednour is slated to be the first of four Fast-Response Cutters to be home-ported at Base Los Angeles-Long Beach and is scheduled to be officially commissioned in the fall. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class DaVonte' Marrow.

Characteristics

Length: 154 feet
Beam: 25 feet
Sustained Speed: 28-plus knots
Endurance: five days
ARmament One stabilized 25 mm machine gun mount and four non-stabilized crew-served .50-caliber machine guns

Summary
The 154-foot Sentinel class cutters are able to deploy independently to conduct the service's missions such as port, waterway and coastal security; fishery patrols; drug and illegal immigrant law enforcement; search and rescue; and national defense operations.

Description

The 154-foot Sentinel class is a key component of the Coast Guard's recapitalized fleet and is critically needed to replace the aging 110-foot Island-class patrol boat fleet.