Coast Guard Sector Buffalo accepts new Rescue 21 search-and-rescue communications system, demonstrates capabilities of new response boat [Image 3 of 4]

BUFFALO, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

08.22.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read      

U.S. Coast Guard District 9

Rear Adm. Michael N. Parks, commander of the 9th Coast Guard District, speaks during a ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y., where the sector officially accepted the Rescue 21 program, Aug. 22, 2012. Rescue 21 is the Coast Guard's advanced command, control and direction finding communications system, and by harnessing this state-of-the-market technology the Coast Guard can execute its search and rescue missions with greater agility and efficiency. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read)

• Date Taken: 08.22.2012
• Date Posted: 08.22.2012 23:11
• Photo ID: 650383
• VIRIN: 120822-G-AW789-016
• Resolution: 1384x2080
• Size: 1.29 MB
• Location: BUFFALO, NEW YORK, US