The agreement gives Coast Guard ships authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone.
Rear Adm. Yvette Davids is serving in an acting capacity as SWO boss while she awaits confirmation as tthe next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.
Aviation Radioman 3rd Class Peter L. Smith carried out more than 150 combat/support missions in the Pacific with Torpedo Squadron 28 during World War II.