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Columbia River response exercise [Image 16 of 17]

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.

ASTORIA, OREGON, UNITED STATES

05.21.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Zac Crawford

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

(Right to left) Sgt. Jamel Mercado from the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team scans for contaminants on the hands of Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Kelly, a maritime enforcement specialist with Coast Guard Sector Columbia River's Vessel Boarding Security Team, 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 18:46
Photo ID:	1359746
VIRIN:	140521-G-AV652-791
Resolution:	7360x4912
Size:	20.5 MB
Location:	ASTORIA, OREGON, US

Web Views:	69
Downloads:	16

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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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