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    Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircraft stand ready for deployment in Kodiak, Alaska [Image 6 of 22]

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    The image shows the interior of a U.S. Coast Guard aviation hangar containing multiple HC-130 Hercules aircraft in the distinctive Coast Guard red, white, and blue livery. Aircraft number 1712, based at Kodiak, Alaska, is prominently visible in the center background, while a ground tug vehicle marked 'CGAS Kodiak' is positioned in the foreground. A third aircraft is partially visible on the right side, displaying the U.S. Coast Guard seal.

    KODIAK, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2013

    Photo by Tracey Mertens 

    U.S. Coast Guard Arctic

    Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircraft stand ready for deployment in the hanger in Kodiak, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2013. Air Station Kodiak is the largest Coast Guard command in District 17 and the Pacific Area (PACAREA), and has a present complement of HC-130Hs, MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and MH-65 Dolphin helicopters to execute search and rescue missions, assist mariners in distress, provide medevac transport and conduct other necessary operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Tracey Mertens)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2013
    Date Posted: 06.06.2014 21:57
    Photo ID: 1384944
    VIRIN: 130801-G-FO900-024
    Resolution: 1936x1296
    Size: 1.51 MB
    Location: KODIAK, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 237
    Downloads: 34

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