The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick (WPC 1121) launches their small boat from the stern boat ramp in preparation for mooring in Astoria, Oregon, March 11, 2017. The new Fast Response Cutter has increased capabilities compared to the smaller 110-foot patrol boats it is replacing, including safer small boat launch and recover via the stern ramp. The John McCormick is the first FRC on the West Coast. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Brian Dykens.