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    U.S. Coast Guard helicopters pre-stage for Ida in Houston [Image 9 of 13]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard air station tarmac showing multiple helicopters in various states of activity, including one airborne. Ground support vehicles including a fuel tanker truck and a tow vehicle are present alongside the parked helicopters. The scene appears to be during routine operations under a partly cloudy sky.

    HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    08.28.2021

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    U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

    U.S. Coast Guard helicopters at Air Station Houston on Aug. 28, 2021, ahead of Hurricane Ida. It's vital to protect crews and assets from the worst of the storm so they can surge after to help local communities. The helicopters are part of around 10 aircraft pre-staged in Houston. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Sean Kshimetski)

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2021
    Date Posted: 08.29.2021 14:46
    Photo ID: 6809002
    VIRIN: 210828-G-G0100-901
    Resolution: 3312x2484
    Size: 1.64 MB
    Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 69
    Downloads: 13

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    Two identical white and orange patrol/response boats are docked side by side at a concrete quay, with two red-and-yellow tugboats moored behind them. A large steel truss bridge spans the background over a wide waterway, with industrial port facilities visible on the right horizon. The scene appears to be an active commercial port or harbor facility.
    A group of five people and a dog pose in front of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter (tail number 6570) at night on a tarmac. Four individuals are wearing olive/green flight suits, while one civilian with long hair stands among them alongside a dark-colored dog. The scene appears to document a rescue operation, with the wet tarmac suggesting recent adverse weather conditions.
    A large, well-lit aviation hangar contains multiple bright orange U.S. Coast Guard helicopters, identifiable as MH-65 Dolphin variants. The aircraft are parked on a polished concrete floor with yellow safety markings. The facility appears to be an active maintenance and operations base with visible equipment, tool carts, and overhead crane systems.
    A view from the bow of a small vessel on choppy, grey water heading toward a long low-lying bridge in the distance. Overcast and hazy conditions reduce visibility, with another vessel visible near the bridge span. The foreground shows white bow railings, black rigging lines, and a wooden mast or pole.
    A United States Coast Guard vessel numbered 45705, homeported in Gulfport, is underway on a calm blue waterway. The stern deck is visible with safety equipment including orange life vests and a black fender. In the background, a marina, water tower, and multi-story building are visible along the distant shoreline.
    A gray Ford F-450 Super Duty dually pickup truck is towing a flatbed trailer loaded with multiple stacked U.S. Coast Guard boats or skiffs secured with yellow straps. The scene is set in a paved parking area or roadway with trees, utility poles, and an overpass visible in the background. The image was taken during daytime under partly cloudy skies.
    The image shows multiple U.S. Coast Guard vessels docked at a marina or Coast Guard station. The boats are identifiable by their distinctive white and orange color scheme, with 'U.S. COAST GUARD' markings visible on at least one vessel. The foreground vessel is equipped with Raymarine navigation electronics, life rings, and safety equipment.
    The image shows a United States Coast Guard helicopter, likely an MH-65 Dolphin, parked inside a maintenance hangar. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive Coast Guard orange and white color scheme and is connected to ground support equipment via yellow hoses. At least one additional Coast Guard helicopter is visible in the background of the well-lit facility.
    A U.S. Coast Guard air station tarmac showing multiple helicopters in various states of activity, including one airborne. Ground support vehicles including a fuel tanker truck and a tow vehicle are present alongside the parked helicopters. The scene appears to be during routine operations under a partly cloudy sky.
    The image shows two U.S. Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) vessels docked at a pier, identified as hull numbers 45684 and 45704, both stationed at Dauphin Island. A larger white Coast Guard cutter is visible in the background. The boats are equipped with orange inflatable sponsons, life rings, and various navigation and communication equipment.
    Two personnel in navy blue uniforms and face masks are operating the bridge/helm of a vessel, surrounded by navigation and communication equipment. The setting appears to be a Coast Guard or similar maritime service vessel, with radar displays, control panels, and radio equipment visible. The vessel is underway on open water, visible through the bridge windows.
    A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is parked on a tarmac at what appears to be an airfield or air station. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive Coast Guard white and international orange color scheme. The helicopter is stationary with rotor blades extended and no crew visible.
    The image shows one or two U.S. Coast Guard helicopters parked on a tarmac apron, identifiable by their distinctive orange and white color scheme. The foreground helicopter displays the tail number '6005' and partial text 'COA' (Coast Guard), along with a 'RESCUE' label and various unit insignia. The aircraft appear to be Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters, commonly used for search and rescue operations.

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