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USS Tempest (PC-2)
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USS Tempest (PC-2) was the second Cyclone-class Patrol
(coastal) ship. Decommissioned 30 September 2005 and loaned to the United States Coast Guard
as USCGC Tempest (WPC-2). She was placed in 'Commission Special' status until December 2005, when she was formally commissioned as a Coast Guard cutter. She was returned to the US Navy from the Coast Guard on 22 August 2008.
Cyclone class patrol ship
The Cyclone class patrol ships are a class of United States Navy coastal patrol boats. Most of these ships were launched between 1992 and 1994....
(coastal) ship. Decommissioned 30 September 2005 and loaned to the United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...
as USCGC Tempest (WPC-2). She was placed in 'Commission Special' status until December 2005, when she was formally commissioned as a Coast Guard cutter. She was returned to the US Navy from the Coast Guard on 22 August 2008.
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