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    Three personnel wearing red immersion suits, life vests, and red safety helmets are working on the deck of what appears to be a Coast Guard or rescue vessel. They are handling ropes and lines around a metal cleat or bollard on the boat deck. The setting is on open water, suggesting an active maritime rescue training exercise or operational deployment.

    ILWACO, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    03.14.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Karlton Rebenstorf 

    U.S. Coast Guard Force Readiness Command

    Seaman Aymee Zimmer, of Spring Creek, Nev., assisted by Petty Officer 3rd Class Zacharie Howell, secures a drum containing a P-6 dewatering pump in preparation for passing it to a simulated vessel in distress, while Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Doescher, of Pendleton, Ore., tends the line, during heavy weather surf training operations aboard a 47’ Motor Lifeboat in the “Graveyard of the Pacific,” March 14, 2014. Students at the Coast Guard’s National Motor Lifeboat School learn to conduct a variety of search and rescue techniques in the most challenging and dangerous surf conditions.

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    Date Taken: 03.14.2014
    Date Posted: 04.12.2015 13:21
    Photo ID: 1869334
    VIRIN: 140314-G-XA025-019
    Resolution: 4061x3249
    Size: 6.64 MB
    Location: ILWACO, WASHINGTON, US
    Hometown: PENDLETON, OREGON, US
    Hometown: SPRING CREEK, NEVADA, US
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    Downloads: 6

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    Four personnel in orange immersion suits and red safety helmets are aboard a Coast Guard vessel, designated 47215. The crew appears to be on an active patrol or training operation, with one individual at the helm operating navigation equipment. An orange life ring marked 'USCG 47215' is prominently visible on the vessel's railing.
    Two U.S. Coast Guard personnel in bright orange immersion/survival suits are seated on a vessel reviewing a document or card together. They are equipped with red safety helmets, carabiners, and reflective gear consistent with search and rescue operations. In the background, additional Coast Guard members and vessels are visible at what appears to be a dock or harbor.
    Three United States Coast Guard personnel in orange immersion/survival suits are gathered on a boat, examining what appears to be a small document or card. They are equipped with safety helmets, harnesses, and gloves, suggesting preparation for a water rescue or training operation. In the background, additional USCG personnel in matching orange gear are visible aboard multiple vessels at a dock.
    A group of approximately seven to eight personnel wearing orange immersion/survival suits and black tactical gear are gathered on what appears to be the deck of a vessel near a dock. They appear to be conducting a briefing or pre-operation meeting, with one individual speaking to the group. The setting and equipment suggest this is a U.S. Coast Guard unit preparing for a water rescue or patrol operation.
    Two U.S. Coast Guard personnel are shown in full rescue gear, including orange immersion/survival suits and life vests with reflective strips. The individual on the left appears to be briefing or instructing the other, gesturing with a gloved hand. They are positioned near a dock or vessel ramp, suggesting a pre-operation briefing or training exercise.
    Three personnel wearing orange/red rescue suits and helmets are positioned on the deck of a Coast Guard or rescue vessel at sea. The individual on the left is seated on a railing or ladder structure and appears to be gesturing or giving instructions to the other two standing crew members. The scene suggests a training exercise or operational briefing aboard the vessel.
    Two personnel wearing orange immersion/survival suits and red helmets are operating on the deck of a vessel at sea. They appear to be handling a line-throwing device or rescue equipment, with one person managing ropes and another reaching outward. The setting suggests a maritime rescue or coast guard training or operational exercise.
    A person wearing U.S. Coast Guard rescue gear, including an orange survival suit, red helmet with goggles, and life vest, is actively working on a vessel at sea. They are handling a rope or line while positioned at the edge of the boat, with open water visible in the background. The image appears to document an operational or training maritime rescue scenario.
    Two personnel in orange immersion suits and safety helmets are aboard a vessel on open water, handling a large orange barrel/drum. The barrel is labeled with text indicating 'NO SMOKING GAS IN CAN' and references 'NMLB 30, ILWACO WA' with a phone number '360-642-2384', suggesting a US Coast Guard or maritime rescue station. The scene appears to be a training exercise or operational recovery mission on choppy water.
    Two personnel in red immersion suits and safety helmets are handling a large orange cylindrical buoy or container on what appears to be a Coast Guard vessel. The container is labeled with 'NO SMOKING GAS IN CAN' and return instructions to 'ILWACO, WA' with phone number '360-642-2394'. The scene takes place on open water, suggesting a maritime rescue or operational exercise.
    Three personnel wearing red immersion suits, life vests, and red safety helmets are working on the deck of what appears to be a Coast Guard or rescue vessel. They are handling ropes and lines around a metal cleat or bollard on the boat deck. The setting is on open water, suggesting an active maritime rescue training exercise or operational deployment.
    Three rescue personnel dressed in orange immersion suits and red safety helmets are working together on a boat at sea. They appear to be handling an orange life raft or rescue buoy canister secured with yellow rope. The setting suggests a maritime search and rescue operation or training exercise.
    Two U.S. Coast Guard personnel in the foreground are handling a yellow tow/rescue line aboard a small vessel, while a larger Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (hull number 47232) with multiple crew members approaches in the background. The personnel are wearing standard Coast Guard rescue gear including orange drysuits, red helmets, and personal flotation devices. This appears to be a training exercise or rescue operation on open water.
    Two United States Coast Guard (USCG) personnel in full orange immersion/survival suits and red helmets are working on the deck of a patrol vessel at sea. They appear to be handling a large orange cylindrical buoy or container, likely during a training exercise or maritime operation. The vessel is operating on open, slightly choppy water under an overcast sky.
    A United States Coast Guard (USCG) crew member in an orange survival suit and red helmet is throwing a line from one vessel to another during what appears to be a training exercise or rescue operation on open water. The thrown line with a red weighted bag is visible mid-air above the boat. Multiple USCG personnel in orange immersion suits are visible on the receiving vessel, which flies both the American flag and a USCG ensign.
    A United States Coast Guard (USCG) rescue swimmer or crew member in full orange immersion suit and red safety helmet is throwing a rescue line or heaving line from the stern of a vessel into choppy open water. The person is captured mid-throw, with the coiled line visibly spinning in the air above the water. This appears to be either an active rescue operation or a training exercise.
    Three personnel in red survival/rescue suits and helmets are aboard a gray patrol or rescue vessel on open water. One individual is throwing a heaving line with a weighted ball, while the others observe or stand by with additional rope coils. The scene appears to depict a line-throwing drill or rescue operation exercise.
    Two individuals wearing red immersion suits, red helmets, and dark sunglasses are operating a small aluminum rescue/patrol boat on open water. Both are equipped with reflective safety gear consistent with coast guard or maritime rescue operations. A larger vessel is partially visible in the upper right corner of the frame.
    Three United States Coast Guard personnel in orange immersion/survival suits and red helmets are positioned on a vessel, handling a large black cylindrical buoy or equipment container. One crew member on the right is gesturing outward, possibly directing placement or indicating a direction. The scene appears to be an active maritime operation or training exercise.
    A U.S. Coast Guard member in an orange survival suit is washing down the exterior of a Coast Guard vessel using a hose. Water is visibly spraying across the aluminum hull of the boat. The scene takes place on the deck of the vessel under clear blue skies.
    A U.S. Coast Guard member in full operational gear is working dockside, handling a large orange buoy or drum near a white Coast Guard vessel. The personnel is wearing standard-issue red survival/immersion suit with reflective strips and a U.S. Coast Guard cap. The setting appears to be a river or harbor dock during daytime with trees visible in the background.

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