ATLANTIC OCEAN-A Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City prepares to land on the flight deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Forward during nighttime flight operations May 23, 2011.
The Coast Guard Cutter Forward conducts flight operations during each patrol to maintain helicopter launch and landing certifications for the flight deck crew.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie Elis.