U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crew conducts helicopter operations in the Philippine Sea [Image 12 of 14]

PHILIPPINE SEA

04.12.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Masaschi      

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Ens. Cristina Sandstedt, a landing signal officer aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750), communicates with a MH-65 Dolphin aircrew preparing to land on Bertholf’s flight deck while patrolling the Philippine Sea, April 12, 2019. The cutter and crew deployed to the Western Pacific region to engage in professional exchanges and conduct capacity building exercises with partner nations; and to patrol and conduct operations as directed by Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

• Date Taken: 04.12.2019
• Date Posted: 12.31.2019 15:53
• Photo ID: 6006926
• VIRIN: 190412-G-DX668-2220
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 2.69 MB
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
• Hometown: ALAMEDA, CA, US