Abbeville, La. (Jan. 8)--The Coast Guard Cutter Pelican moored next to a pier donned in parade flags is newly commissioned January 8 in Abbeville, La. The 87-foot patrol boat will be moved to the Port Of Vermillion once the facility is completed. The PELICAN will carry out Search and Rescue, envvironmental protection and maritime law enforcement in the Gulf Of Mexico. USCG photo by PA2 Patrick Montgomery