The USCGC Sycamore WLB 209 is a United States Coast Guard vessel, specifically classified as a medium endurance cutter. This class of cutters is designed for law enforcement, search and rescue missions, and maritime security operations in the coastal waters, exclusive economic zones, and approaches to the United States. The Sycamore, commissioned in 1968, is equipped with advanced technology for navigation, communication, and surveillance, enabling it to perform a wide range of tasks efficiently and effectively in support of the U.S. Coast Guard's mission.