NSA celebrates Armed Forces Week with a look at a U.S. Coast Guard cryptologic achievement.

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During World War II, USCG Unit 387 (later OP-20-G) was augmented as part of the Navy, which happens during wartime, and served as a major cryptologic contributor to the nation. The unit worked to break Japanese merchant vessel codes to assist intelligence activities.