MULTIMEDIA RELEASE: Waesche gets first "snowflake" cocaine drug bust decal

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Rear Adm. Joseph “Pepe” Castillo, 11th Coast Guard District commander congratulates the crew of the cutter Waesche on their successful patrol and talks about presenting their first "snowflake" cocaine bust decal. Nov. 9, 2011. The Waesche recently returned from their inaugural patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Central America where they conducted two cocaine seizures. Cutters display these symbols and awards to mark milestones from successful law enforcement missions. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer Levi A. Read

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Capt. Kelly L. Hatfield, cutter Waesche’s commanding officer and Rear Adm. Joseph “Pepe” Castillo, 11th Coast Guard District commander, affix a “snowflake” cocaine bust decal on the cutter's portside bridge wing Nov. 9, 2011. The Waesche recently returned from their inaugural patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Central America where they conducted two cocaine seizures. Cutters display these symbols and awards to mark milestones from successful law enforcement missions. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sarah B. Foster

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Homeland Security Cutter returns to port after cocaine seizures

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