Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Parra, a rescue swimmer from Coast Guard Air Station Miami checks his gear after being lowered onto a 45-foot Response Boat—Medium from Station Miami Beach, Fla., during helicopter training off the coast of Miami Feb. 21, 2013. Coast Guard aircrews and surface crew members conduct regular training to maintain a high level of proficiency and safety during hoists from surface assets to helicopters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sabrina Laberdesque.)