A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter—painted orange in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Coast Guard aviation—and its crew from Air Station Clearwater, Fla., perform preflight checks just before taking off for a medical emergency. The Coast Guard is the lead agency for maritime search and rescue in U.S. waters. It aims to cut suffering and loss of life and property by aiding those in distress. In an average year, the service conducts 16,425 search and rescue cases and saves 3,650 lives and over $43 million in property. US Coast Guard Art Program 2017 Collection, Ob ID# 201718, "Jayhawk," Steve Lush, watercolor, 14 x 21
