Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Ryan, of Coast Guard Station
Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Ryan, of Coast Guard Station Fire Island, inspects the engine and insures that enough life jackets are on board for the passengers during a safety boarding in Great South Bay near F... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Bozwell demonstrates her skills during a weapons training refresher, Sept. 8, 2012.As a qualified boarding team member, Bozwell has mastered weapons, use of force, and Maritime ... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer pulls himself up by a tie down ring to inspect the number two engine during a pre-flight inspection,Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington.... More
The MH-65D Dolphin helicopter on the air field, Port
The MH-65D Dolphin helicopter on the air field, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. The Dolphin is easily identified by its distinctive fenestron ducted-fan anti-torque device, the eleven blade fantail at the ... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Port Angeles
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer tops off the fluids to the turbomeca engine during preflight procedures, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, Port Angeles, Washington. Unique to the Cost Guard, flight mechanics rou... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Bozwell completes a mandated training computer module, Sept. 8, 2012.A portion of each drill weekend is dedicated to academic training on subjects ranging from the United States... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer pauses on his way to the MH-65D helicopter before the North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Port Angeles, Washington. Troyer wears Aviation Dry Suit Coveral... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Ryan, of Coast Guard Station
Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Ryan, of Coast Guard Station Fire Island, explains to the vessel operator the dangers of operating a vessel that does not have the required safety equipment on board in Long Island,... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremy Paulson, a yeoman at
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremy Paulson, a yeoman at SFO/Air Station Port Angeles, at his desk, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. A yeoman does many essential administrative tasks such as preparing and routin... More
The MH-65D Dolphin helicopter is towed to the air field,
The MH-65D Dolphin helicopter is towed to the air field, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. The MH-65D is the newest model of the iconic Dolphin helicopter. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class ... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Smith and Lt. Tim Andersen preform before-start checks on the MH-65D helicopter prior to the North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Port Angeles, Washington. Standard checks are he... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Philip Shea works on paper
Petty Officer 2nd Class Philip Shea works on paper work, answers a question from Petty Officer 2nd Class Dylan Hernandez, and clarifies the day's operations for Petty Officer 3rd Class Jamie Smith and Fireman D... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
The Bremerton ferry against the Seattle Skyline, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Seattle. Port Angeles Based aircrews watch over ports and waterways and routinely observe ferry operations. U.S. Coast Guard Photo... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
As viewed from the MH-65D helicopter, Coast Guard Cutter Alert finds a small break in the fog bank as it patrols the waters of the Olympic Peninsula, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Port Angeles, Washington. Ale... More
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Tadlock (HSC), discusses
Chief Petty Officer Christopher Tadlock (HSC), discusses the status and conditions of the current search-and-rescue case with the oncoming flight crew, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. Mid-afternoon, as the... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer monitors for air and surface traffic during a North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Port Angeles, Washington. The Basic Aircrew (BA) will continuously sca... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer inspects the main rotor head, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington. An inspection of the main rotor head is a routine part of the pre-fli... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Coast Guard Cutter Sea Lion at its home port, Bellingham, Washington Sept. 27, 2012.The Coast Guard Cutter Sea Lion is an 87 foot marine protector class cutter brought into service in 2003. U.S. Coast Guard Pho... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Pilot Lt. Cmdr. Jason Smith during the North and South Patrol above the Puget Sound, Washington, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. Smith was a pilot in the Army and a Purple Heart recipient before joining the Coast Gua... More
A crew from Coast Guard Station Fire Island terminates
A crew from Coast Guard Station Fire Island terminates a recreational boater's voyage and escorts the crew back to the pier in Great South Bay near Fire Island, N.Y., May 27, 2013. The Coast Guard boarding team... More
Both pilot and air crewman inspect the MH-65D helicopter
Both pilot and air crewman inspect the MH-65D helicopter in the hangar before it is towed to the air field, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class LaNola Stone)
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Hardesty goes underway to perform drills and boardings in Elliott Bay, near Seattle, as part of his reserve drill weekend, Sept. 8, 2012. In addition to being a law enforcement o... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer leans on a "wash bottle" and is greeted by fellow aircrew who congratulate him on his reenlistment. A "wash bottle" is used to flush the helicopter engines out with fresh ... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Coast Guard Base Seattle viewed from a MH-65D helicopter, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Seattle. Flight crews will generally do a fly-by when in the vicinity of Coast Guard assets. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Pe... More
First light on a motionless wind sock over Coast Guard
First light on a motionless wind sock over Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. A wind sock indicates the direction and presence of a breeze at a glance. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Bozwell, a Coast Guardsman and stay-at-home mom from Silverdale, Wash., listens as a fellow reservist asks questions about the day's schedule, Sept. 8, 2012. Reserve Coast Guard... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Hardesty and Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Boswell return to Station Seattle after completing their drills and boardings, Sept. 8, 2012. Boarding procedures and qualifications... More
Preflight brief at Port Angeles
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Smith, Lt. Tim Andersen, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer during a preflight brief, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Port Angeles, Washington. A preflight brief is always conducted so that... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer recites the oath of enlistment administered by Lt. Cmdr. Smith. This is Troyers first re-enlistment after four years of service in the Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard Photo ... More
The Avionics Shop, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012.
The Avionics Shop, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. The Avionics Shop coordinates electrical systems repairs and maintenance. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class LaNola Stone)
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Hardesty and other shipmates lend support as Seaman Kelvin Calamiong is pepper sprayed as part of his training as a Coast Guard boarding team member, Sept. 8, 2012.Before boardin... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Hardesty (2nd from left) and Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Boswell (right) utilize the GAR risk assessment model with their shipmates, Sept. 8, 2012.Because every operation ha... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Two kayakers paddle along the shore of Lake Washington, Washington, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. Aircrew will survey both land and waterways as part of their North and South Patrol. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty... More
The morning brief in the communication center, Port
The morning brief in the communication center, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. A morning Brief is attended by the commanding officer and comprehensive reports are given about operations, engineering and lo... More
Petty Officer 1st Class George Lockamy, an aviation
Petty Officer 1st Class George Lockamy, an aviation survival technician at SFO/Air Station Port Angeles, and pilot Lt. Cmdr. Matthews prepare for departure in a MH-65D helicopter in response to a search-and-res... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Boswell answers questions from the vessel operator as her shipmates preform a safety boarding in Elliott Bay, near Seattle, Sept. 8, 2012. Although a qualified boarding team mem... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Co-pilot Lt. Tim Andersen during the North and South Patrol above the Puget Sound, Washington, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. Anderson is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy and pursued flight school after graduat... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
As viewed from the MH-65D helicopter Coast Guard Cutter Alert makes its way through a fog bank as it patrols the waters of the Olympic Peninsula, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Port Angeles, Washington. Air and... More
United States Coast Guard photo - Port Angeles
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer was a aircrew member for the North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Port Angeles, Washington. Troyer is responsible for duties ranging from pre-flighting the... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer monitors air and surface traffic during a North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Seattle. The Basic Aircrew (BA) will use their perspective to continuously... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Smith, Lt. Tim Andersen, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer head to town for lunch, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington. Troyer requested a ROL (remain... More
Petty Officer 1st Class George Lockamy, an Aviation
Petty Officer 1st Class George Lockamy, an Aviation Survival Technician, at SFO/Air Station Port Angeles, commonly known as a rescue swimmer, is ready to go at a moment's notice should a search-and-rescue situa... More
A MH-65D Dolphin helicopter just before departure,
A MH-65D Dolphin helicopter just before departure, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. The Dolphin typically carries a crew of four: pilot, copilot, flight mechanic and rescue swimmer. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo ... More
Chief Petty Officer Drew Kiermaier discusses an avionics
Chief Petty Officer Drew Kiermaier discusses an avionics order while a storekeeper takes a call, Sept. 28, 2012, Port Angeles, Wash. Storekeepers order, receive, store, inventories and issues supplies and equip... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Bozwell both participates in and helps administer the annual physical fitness tests, Sept. 8, 2012.Reserve Coast Guardsmen must meet the same fitness and weight requirements as ... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Bradford and Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Bozwell discuss the upcoming physical fitness tests just before 0700 muster at Station Seattle, Sept. 8, 2012. A weekend of reserve... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Coast Guard Station Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington, Sept. 27 2012.The Coast Guard has had "permanent" presence in the Bellingham area since 1947.U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class LaNola Stone.
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Lt. Tim Andersen and Lt. Cmdr. Jason Smith fly over the Puget Sound as part of their North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Seattle. Pilots will generally alternate the controls, meaning one pil... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Smith inspects the engine
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Smith inspects the engine before flight on the MH-65D helicopter, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. Each flight begins with a pre-flight routine to assure the MH-65D helicopter ... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Hardesty watches as Lt. j.g. Higgins tosses a heaving line, Sept. 8, 2012.The heaving line is attached to a tow rope as the Coast Guardsmen preform a towing drill. U.S. Coast Gua... More
Lt. Cmdr. Hagg points out the location of an active
Lt. Cmdr. Hagg points out the location of an active search-and-rescue case, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. Comprehensive reports about operations, engineering and logistics, including weather conditions a... More
Coast Guard Air Station hangar located in Port Angeles,
Coast Guard Air Station hangar located in Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. The Port Angeles Air Station was commissioned on June 1, 1935, becoming the first permanent Coast Guard Air Station on the Pacific ... More
Morning sun on Coast Guard Cutter Wahoo
Morning sun on Coast Guard Cutter Wahoo, near the Station Field Office, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Port Angeles, Washington. The 87-foot Costal Patrol Boat serves multiple missions from search and rescue to d... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Coast Guard Station Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington, Sept. 27 2012.The primary mission of Station Bellingham was initially search and rescue; however, the scope of their mission has expanded to Maritime Law ... More
Port Angeles Air Station, US Coast Guard Photo
Sunrise over the airstrip, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at Port Angeles Air Station, Washington. The Air Station is co-located with the Sector Field Office at the end of Ediz Hook. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Matthews takes a call from the district office
Lt. Cmdr. Matthews takes a call from the district office with updates on the situation and status of the current search-and-rescue (SAR) efforts, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. The District Thirteen and S... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Rosteck, a yeoman at
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Rosteck, a yeoman at SFO/Air Station Port Angeles, helps his shipmate, Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer, an aviation electrical technician, with the final steps of his re-enl... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Philip Shea at the computer
Petty Officer 2nd Class Philip Shea at the computer in the Maintenance Control room, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. Maintenance Control is the hub of all maintenance activity for the hangar deck. (U.S. Co... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
First Class Petty Officers Brandon Hardesty and Caroline Boswell review their notes as they prepare for the remainder of the drill weekend which will include pepper spray qualification and getting underway, Sep... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer recites the oath of enlistment administered by Lt. Cmdr. Smith. Troyer first joined the Coast Guard on the 19th of February, 2008 and looks forward to further service as a... More
Interstate 90 on Lake Washington
Vehicles travel along Interstate 90 on Lake Washington, near Seattle, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. Aircrew will survey both land and waterways as part of their North and South Patrol. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Pet... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Smith and Lt. Tim Andersen commence a pre-flight inspection before completing their North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington. Each flight be... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer recites the oath of enlistment administered by Lt. Cmdr. Smith. Troyer will receive advanced technical training as he reports to electronics class "C" school the week foll... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Ryan and Seaman Owen Rosenthal,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Ryan and Seaman Owen Rosenthal, of Coast Guard Station Fire Island, discuss with a recreational boater the safety equipment required to be on board in Great South Bay near Fire Isla... More
The entrance to Sector Field Office Port Angeles, Port
The entrance to Sector Field Office Port Angeles, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. Much of the administrative work for the air station is conducted here by enlisted and officer alike. (U.S. Coast Guard Phot... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Hardesty and Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Bradford preform a safety boarding in Elliott Bay, near Seattle, Sept. 8, 2012. Safety boardings involve lifejackets inspections, ma... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Coast Guard Cutter Mellon at its home port, Base Seattle, Sept. 27 2012.Cutter Mellon is a 378-foot High-endurance Cutter which is highly versatile and has capabilities similar to those of Navy warships.U.S. Co... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer monitors for air and surface traffic during a North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Port Angeles, Washington. The Basic Aircrew (BA) will continuously sca... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer on his way to the MH-65D helicopter's North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Port Angeles, Washington. Troyer and the pilots all wear Aviation Dry Suit Cover... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Smith, an aviation maintenance
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Smith, an aviation maintenance technician at SFO/Air Station Port Angeles, inspects an engine on a MH-65D Dolphin helicopter in the hangar, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. Amo... More
Gunner's mates in the Gunner's Mate Shop at Air Station
Gunner's mates in the Gunner's Mate Shop at Air Station Port Angeles and Sector Field Office Port Angeles work to service firearms, both at their base and for the surrounding smaller units, in Port Angeles, Was... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Boswell, Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Bradford, and Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Hardesty have assured their 25-foot Response Boat - Small is washed, in-order, and full o... More
Reserve drill weekend, US Coast Guard Photo
Petty Officer 3rd class Nicholas Bradford, Petty Officer 1st Class Caroline Boswell, and Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Hardesty return to Station Seattle for a final "all hands" as they finish their day of dr... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
The Bainbridge Island and Bremerton ferries against the Seattle Skyline, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Seattle. Port Angeles Based aircrews watch over ports and waterways and routinely observe ferry operations... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Lt. Tim Andersen and Lt. Cmdr. Jason Smith fly over the Puget Sound as part of their North and South Patrol, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, near Seattle. Pilots will generally switch off the controls, which means on... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Petty Officer 3rd Class Janssen Troyer preforms Fireguard duties as the pilot starts the engines, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Port Angeles, Washington. Fireguard duties includes monitoring the engines during s... More
Port Angeles North-South patrol
Coast Guard Station Bellingham, Bellingham, Washington, Sept. 27 2012.Station Bellingham is the northern-most station in Coast Guard district thirteen. U.S. Coast Guard Photo Illustration by Petty Officer 2nd C... More
The morning light breaks over Air Station Port Angeles
The morning light breaks over Air Station Port Angeles and Sector Field Office Port Angeles which are co-located at the end of Ediz Hook in Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. These Coast Guard units are respo... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Hallam, an avionics electrical
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Hallam, an avionics electrical technician at SFO/Air Station Port Angeles, works on paperwork in the Avionics Shop, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. The Avionics Shop is where a... More
MH-65D dolphin helicopter as it departs, Port Angeles,
MH-65D dolphin helicopter as it departs, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. The dolphin can both hover and taxi at take-off and was the first helicopter certified with a four-axis autopilot, allowing for hand... More
A MH-65D Dolphin helicopter heads south into the wind
A MH-65D Dolphin helicopter heads south into the wind as it departs, Port Angeles, Wash., Sept. 28, 2012. A head wind allows the MH-65D to climb with greater ease after take-off. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Pett... More