Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visits USS Chosin and USCGC Kimball members in Panama City, Panama [Image 6 of 7]

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

04.09.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 

U.S. Coast Guard District 11

Chief Petty Officer Matthew Jacobs, a Boatswain Mate aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) is formally recognized by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth while aboard USS Chosin (CG-65) April 9, 2025, in Panama City Panama. Chief Jacobs and the Kimball are currently patrolling the Eastern Pacific Ocean to deter drug trafficking operations and protect the territorial integrity of the United States. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

• Date Taken: 04.09.2025
• Date Posted: 04.15.2025 00:04
• Photo ID: 8974085
• VIRIN: 250409-G-BB085-1003
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 1.61 MB
• Location: PANAMA CITY, PA