Coast Guard Cutter Robert Yered Commissioned, USA

The Coast Guard Cutter Robert Yered was commissioned Feb. 15, 2013 at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, Fla.

The cutter Robert Yered is the fourth Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter to be commissioned and is capable of conducting missions such as ports, waterways and coastal security, fishery patrols, drug and illegal migrant law enforcement, search and rescue, and national-defense operations.

Rear Adm. William D. Baumgartner, commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District, spoke of Robert Yered’s heroism during the commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Yered at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, Fla., Feb.15, 2013. The cutter Robert Yered is the fourth commissioned Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters named after Coast Guard enlisted heroes.

Lori Geddis, sponsor of the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Yered, received a gift from Chris B. Bollinger, executive vice president of new construction at Bollinger Shipyards, during the cutter Robert Yered’s commissioning ceremony. Geddis is the daughter of Robert Yered, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 69.

George J. Yered Sr., father of Robert Yered, handed the long glass to Chief Petty Officer Stephen A. Kelly during the commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Yered.

The crewmembers of the Coast Guard Cutter Yered manned the rail of the cutter for the first time and saluted during its commissioning ceremony, symbolizing they have officially manned their stations Feb. 15, 2013. The cutter Robert Yered is capable of conducting missions such as ports, waterways and coastal security, fishery patrols, drug and illegal migrant law enforcement, search and rescue, and national-defense operations.

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Press Release, February 18, 2013