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    U.S. Coast Guard units participate in three-day North American Maritime Security Initiative exercise [Image 2 of 8]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard aircraft (tail number 2713, home-based in Sacramento) is parked on the tarmac in front of a large hangar marked 'MEXICO'. A group of approximately 10-12 personnel, including military/flight crew in olive green flight suits and civilians in business casual attire, are gathered near the aircraft. The scene appears to depict a bilateral or cooperative military/coast guard visit or briefing at a Mexican aviation facility.

    MEXICO

    02.28.2020

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    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    A Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento C27 aircrew, and staff from D11, are welcomed by representatives of the Mexican navy Feb. 28, 2020, upon arrival to Base Aeronaval Tapachula "BASANTAP", Mexico, ahead of a three-day North American Maritime Security Initiative exercise. NAMSI is a tri-national effort by forces of the United States, Canada, and Mexico to improve mutual capacity for operational coordination. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zackery Snow.

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    Date Taken: 02.28.2020
    Date Posted: 03.16.2020 15:10
    Photo ID: 6141068
    VIRIN: 200228-G-G0200-2002
    Resolution: 4032x3024
    Size: 3.55 MB
    Location: MX
    Hometown: SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 182
    Downloads: 11

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    The image shows a military naval air base belonging to the Armada de Mexico (Mexican Navy), with large hangars labeled 'ARMADA DE MEXICO' visible in the background. A turboprop maritime patrol aircraft with the number '2713' and red/white/blue markings is parked on the tarmac in front of the open hangar. Two personnel in flight suits or work uniforms are standing near the aircraft during what appears to be dusk or dawn.
    A U.S. Coast Guard aircraft (tail number 2713, home-based in Sacramento) is parked on the tarmac in front of a large hangar marked 'MEXICO'. A group of approximately 10-12 personnel, including military/flight crew in olive green flight suits and civilians in business casual attire, are gathered near the aircraft. The scene appears to depict a bilateral or cooperative military/coast guard visit or briefing at a Mexican aviation facility.
    A military briefing is taking place in a formal meeting room where a female officer in tan/khaki uniform is using a pointer to indicate positions on a large floor map. The map appears to show a nautical/maritime chart of a coastal region near 92°W longitude and 14°N latitude, likely the Pacific coast of Guatemala near Champerico. Numerous military personnel from various services and possibly multiple nations are seated along the walls observing the briefing.
    A military or naval personnel member in blue flight deck gear walks away from a gray helicopter on a ship's flight deck at sea. The helicopter, appearing to be an Aerospatiale AS565 Panther or similar naval variant, has its rotors spinning. The scene takes place under clear blue skies with open ocean visible in the background.
    A group of military aviators in olive/sage green flight suits are gathered outside a building entrance for what appears to be a briefing or mission planning session. Personnel from at least two different nations are present, identifiable by patches including a US flag and 'MARINA' (Spanish for Navy) insignia. A senior officer on the right is holding documents with maps/charts and appears to be conducting the briefing.
    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, bearing hull number 630, is underway on a waterway at sunset. The vessel is photographed from a grassy shoreline with a silhouetted tree in the foreground against a vivid orange sky. The scene captures the ship in transit with personnel visible on deck.
    Four military aircrew members are photographed inside what appears to be a large military aircraft cockpit or crew compartment. All four individuals are wearing olive/sage green flight suits and communication headsets, with at least two wearing U.S. flag patches on their sleeves. The crew members appear relaxed and in good spirits, with some giving thumbs up and pointing gestures.
    A silver/gray military training aircraft with a large three-blade propeller is parked on an airfield apron in front of a hangar. Several personnel in olive/green flight suits are inspecting the open cockpit of the aircraft. The scene appears to be a pre-flight inspection or aircraft familiarization activity at a military airbase.

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    C27
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    Medium endurance cutter
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    SEMAR
    NAMSI
    North American Maritime Security Initiative
    WMEC 630

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