It's pretty much official now. The 9th Coast Guard has announced thet the Mackinaw 83 has finished it's LAST mission (farewell tour) and will remain in port permanently. All equipment that can be used in other ships is already being removed and transferred.

Also, for anyone that is planning on going. The date for the decommissioning has been changed from June 9 to Sat. June 10. And expect a large crowd.