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    A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter (marked 'CG') is performing a hoist operation above the deck of a vessel named 'Astoria' or 'Norwood'. A rescue swimmer or crew member is being lowered or raised via a cable from the helicopter. The image is taken from a low angle on the ship's deck, with a life ring visible in the foreground.

    ASTORIA, OREGON, UNITED STATES

    05.21.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Zac Crawford  

    U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

    A member of the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team is hoisted to the deck of the motor vessel Ironwood by a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter during a maritime response exercise on the Columbia River May 21, 2014. The multi-agency exercise tested the readiness of the participants' ability to handle various potential threats. (Official Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Zac Crawford)

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    Date Taken: 05.21.2014
    Date Posted: 05.22.2014 18:49
    Photo ID: 1359733
    VIRIN: 140521-G-AV652-678
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 13.54 MB
    Location: ASTORIA, OREGON, US
    Web Views: 99
    Downloads: 25

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    A close-up photograph of an orange life preserver ring mounted on the white railing of a vessel, with a coiled orange rope threaded through its center. The ring bears partial black stenciled text, likely indicating the vessel's name. In the background, a small patrol or coast guard vessel is visible on a calm body of water with tree-covered hills in the distance.
    A United States Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter, tail number 6035, is captured in flight from a low-angle perspective. A rescue swimmer or crew member in an orange survival suit and blue helmet is visible hanging or deploying from the side door of the aircraft. A second crew member in an orange flight suit is visible in the cockpit window.
    A United States Coast Guard helicopter, identified by 'USCG' markings and tail number 6035, is hovering in flight while a rescue swimmer or crew member is being lowered on a hoist cable. The helicopter is painted in the distinctive USCG red and white color scheme and appears to be an MH-60 Jayhawk. This appears to be either a rescue operation or a training exercise.
    A German Shepherd K-9 unit dog wearing a chain collar with 'USCG' (United States Coast Guard) markings stands on the deck of a Coast Guard vessel. Two uniformed Coast Guard personnel are visible in the background, one holding a device and both wearing tactical gear. The setting appears to be an active maritime law enforcement operation aboard a ship.
    A military or law enforcement K9 unit is operating on the deck of a vessel. A German Shepherd wearing a tactical harness is in the foreground, held on a leash by a person in a blue uniform and orange life vest. A second uniformed individual wearing a helmet and tactical gear is climbing or descending a rope ladder on the left side of the frame.
    A German Shepherd dog stands between two individuals wearing blue uniform pants and black tactical boots, consistent with law enforcement or military personnel. A tan/beige leash is visible attached to the dog, and a second dog (light-colored) is partially visible on the left edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor deck or hard surface environment.
    A USCG (United States Coast Guard) handler in tactical gear is guiding a K9 dog down a steep metal staircase on what appears to be a Coast Guard vessel. The handler is wearing a tactical vest labeled 'USCG' and black gloves, while the dog wears a working dog harness also marked 'USCG'. The scene takes place on the exterior deck of a white military or law enforcement vessel.
    A USCG (United States Coast Guard) officer in tactical gear handles a K-9 dog in a narrow ship corridor during what appears to be a boarding or search operation. A second person wearing a helmet is visible through a doorway, interacting with another dog. The setting appears to be the interior passageway of a vessel.
    The image shows what appears to be a maritime training exercise on the deck of a vessel. Three individuals are visible: two wearing tan/khaki protective suits with helmets and one wearing an orange immersion or survival suit while holding documents. The setting is an open ship deck with yellow tie-down rings and nautical equipment visible.
    A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter (number 6035) is hovering above a vessel while conducting a hoist operation, with a person suspended on a rescue cable below the aircraft. The image is taken from the deck of a ship looking upward, with rigging lines and ship equipment visible in the foreground. This appears to be either a rescue operation or a training exercise.
    A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter (number 6035) hovers overhead, photographed from the deck of a vessel called the IRONWOOD, homeported in ASTORIA. The low-angle shot captures both the helicopter above and an orange life ring mounted on the ship's white railing in the foreground. This appears to be a search and rescue operation or training exercise.
    A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter (marked 'CG') is performing a hoist operation above the deck of a vessel named 'Astoria' or 'Norwood'. A rescue swimmer or crew member is being lowered or raised via a cable from the helicopter. The image is taken from a low angle on the ship's deck, with a life ring visible in the foreground.
    Three individuals are gathered on the deck of a vessel, appearing to be in a briefing or coordination huddle. Two of the individuals are wearing tan/khaki immersion suits with orange life vests and helmets, while a third person in the center wears a red dry suit with a black helmet and sunglasses. The setting suggests a maritime safety, rescue, or boarding operation exercise.
    Three personnel in specialized rescue or maritime gear are gathered inside what appears to be a ship's interior compartment. Two individuals are wearing orange immersion/survival suits with harnesses, while a third wears a tan/khaki tactical suit with a 'Conterra' labeled chest rig. They appear to be in a briefing or pre-operation discussion.
    Two personnel wearing tan/khaki CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective suits and black gloves are crouching on a concrete floor inside what appears to be an industrial or military facility. They are using a measuring tape near a device bearing a radioactive symbol, with a yellow evidence marker numbered '35' visible in the foreground. This appears to be a training exercise or investigative procedure involving a simulated radiological device.
    Two personnel are aboard what appears to be a vessel or ship, handling equipment together. One individual is wearing an orange immersion/survival suit typical of Coast Guard or maritime operations, while the other is wearing a tan/khaki CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective suit. They appear to be inspecting or transferring a piece of military or detection equipment.
    The image shows a metal radioactive material container/source holder sitting on a green diamond-plate metal surface. The container bears a yellow warning label with a radiation trefoil symbol and identifies the contents as Cesium-137 (CS-137). It is manufactured by Tech/Ops Inc., Radiation Products Division, Burlington, MA, USA.

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