U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crew conducts helicopter operations in the Philippine Sea [Image 3 of 14]

PHILIPPINE SEA

04.12.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Masaschi      

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

An aircrew temporarily assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) prepares a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter for operations aboard Bertholf’s flight deck while the cutter patrols the Philippine Sea, April 12, 2019. Bertholf crew members and the attached aircrew deployed to the Western Pacific region to operate with Pacific counterparts aiming to enhance capabilities and strengthen maritime governance and security while promoting individual sovereignty. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

• Date Taken: 04.12.2019
• Date Posted: 12.31.2019 15:56
• Photo ID: 6006910
• VIRIN: 190412-G-DX668-1038
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 3.12 MB
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
• Hometown: ALAMEDA, CA, US