U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Charlie Wilson, commanding officer of Air Station Corpus Christi, describes the duties and responsibilities of his crews on a day to day basis. These crews patrol and secure the maritime boundary line from illegal fishing operations, drug smuggling attempts, and illegal border crossings. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Rivera)
An Aviation Precision Marksman from ATC Mobile's Aviation Special Missions Division sights in on his M110 for moving target course training from an MH-60 helicopter.
Tropical Storm Imelda brought historic rainfall to southeastern Texas and, even though the storm had hit a few days before, the effects were still mounting. Floodwaters caused by the storm posed serious hazards, requiring emergency rescues.
Two barges are lodged beneath the I-10 San Jacinto River Bridge, after nine barges broke away from their moorings at the San Jacinto River Fleet in Houston, Sept. 20, 2019. A unified command consisting of the Coast Guard, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas General Land Office, and Canal Barge Company is responding. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Zimmerman)
