The USS Joseph T. Dickman anchored off the coast of an island, Pacific Ocean, 1945
Photograph. The attack transport USS Joseph T. Dickman (APA-13) anchored off the coast of an island; LCVPs [Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel] are cruising next to it. Official caption on reverse: "4084 / From: Public Relations Division / U.S. Coast Guard / Washington, D.C. / Official Coast Guard Photo / She Has Joned the Attack in Two Oceans / The Coast Guard-manned invasion transport now serves in the war against the Japs after playing a gallant part in the European invasions. She participated in the Mediterranean operations and later sent in troops by Coast Guard-manned landing craft to hit Normandy's beaches. In the Pacific, she is ready to establish new beachheads in Japan's swiftly shrinking sea empire." Pacific Ocean. 1945