March 28, 2o23 — The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard have kicked off a joint patrol in the Western Pacific on a mission to enforce fisheries laws, combat transnational crimes, and enhance security in the region.
Participating in the patrol is the U.S. Navy’s Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) with an embarked Coast Guard law enforcement team.
As a Secretary of Defense program, OMSI enhances maritime security and domain awareness by allowing Coast Guard law enforcement personnel to conduct operations from Navy ships. This collaboration ensures that the U.S. military fulfills its security commitments to its allies, partners, and friends.