CGC Waesche [Image 3 of 32]

AT SEA

01.23.2015

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Luke Pinneo 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Under the veil of darkness, flight crews aboard the Coast Guard Waesche ready the onboard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter in search of illegal traffickers, Jan. 23, 2015 in the Eastern Pacific. The helicopter is operated by an elite crew from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) who specialize in airborne use of force and drug-interdiction missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Luke Pinneo)

• Date Taken: 01.23.2015
• Date Posted: 02.25.2015 14:52
• Photo ID: 1785897
• VIRIN: 150123-G-WH233-003
• Resolution: 3680x2456
• Size: 660.9 KB
• Location: AT SEA