U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. James Lovenstein, Port Security Unit (PSU) 305’s commanding officer, delivers remarks during the decommissioning and casing of the colors ceremony of PSU 305 as it completes a nine-month deployment to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 13, 2023.
PSUs are a Coast Guard deployable specialized force that have served Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay as the Maritime Security Detachment for over 21 years. The Virginia-based PSU was the first deployed to Guantanamo Bay in 2002, and this tour completes their fifth unit deployment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Valerie Higdon)