In September of that same year the battalion's main force returned to Guantanamo Bay to provide security for Cuban migrants.

Cuban migrants continued to arrive until the camps reached their peak occupancy of 8,600.

Chincoteague on scene and embarked nine Cuban migrants.

On 9 September, the two Cuban migrants were returned to Cuba by cutter Key Largo.

Due in part to uncertainly about their future, some of the Cuban migrants became increasingly restless as the weeks went by.

Nine Cuban migrants attempt to reach Florida in a modified 1959 Buick that was converted to a boat.

As a consequence of the migration agreements and interdiction policy, a "wet foot/dry foot" practice toward Cuban migrants has evolved.

During the mass exodus of Cuban and Haitian migrants in 1994 Point Baker rescued many persons from sub-standard vessels.

Over the course of 20 days, deployed personnel coordinated the safe transit of more than 7,400 Cuban migrants on 80 missions.

Criminal penalties are also harsh for foreigners or dual nationals suspected of assisting Cuban migrants who attempt to leave Cuba illegally.