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USCGC Mackinaw WLBB-30 docked at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL with Christmas Trees on the deck. The trees will be offloaded tomorrow by crew members and volunteers and sent to various community organizations where they will be given to needy families.( U.S. Coast Guard Photo by AUXPA1 Matthew Thompson)

Jan. 17, 2025

25 years and counting

Looking back at the Coast Guard’s contribution to holiday cheer.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin Slappey of Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB 30) prepares to present a symbolic Christmas tree at Chicago's Navy Pier during the 23rd annual Christmas Ship ceremony Dec. 3, 2022.

Dec. 29, 2022

Chicago's Christmas Ship returns

Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw delivered 1,200 trees to Chicago-area families in need.

Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw moors at Chicago's Navy Pier Dec. 4, 2021, in preparation for unloading a cargo of 1,200 Christmas trees bound for Chicago families that otherwise wouldn't have one. The ship was participating in the 22nd annual Chicago's Christmas Ship celebration. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Bradley Couch, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Dec. 24, 2021

Chicago's Christmas Ship delivers 1,200 trees to at-risk youth and families

Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw docks at Navy Pier as part of annual event bringing trees to families.

Official emblem for the Ninth Coast guard District. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Aug. 27, 2021

The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard’s Ninth District--Guardians of the Great Lakes!

Within an area occupied by the states bordering the Great Lakes is located the U.S. Coast Guard’s Ninth District. The service’s presence on the Great Lakes began in the 19th century with the appearance of four Coast Guard predecessor agencies. These included the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, U.S. Lighthouse Service, Steamboat Inspection Service and

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