U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crew conducts helicopter operations in the Philippine Sea [Image 6 of 14]

PHILIPPINE SEA

04.12.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Masaschi      

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) tie-down crews prepare to return to the cutter’s hanger after removing tie-down straps from an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter preparing to take off from the cutter’s flight deck while Bertholf patrols the Philippine Sea, April, 12, 2019. The aircrew serves as a force multiplier supporting Bertholf’s deployment to the Western Pacific region under the tactical control of Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

• Date Taken: 04.12.2019
• Date Posted: 12.31.2019 15:56
• Photo ID: 6006914
• VIRIN: 190412-G-DX668-2046
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 3.46 MB
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
• Hometown: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US