Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane Performs joint flight operations with French Navy off the coast of Tahiti [Image 5 of 12]

FRENCH POLYNESIA

05.31.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

A Marine Nationale rescue swimmer descends from a French Navy Flottille 35F AS365 Dauphin helicopter during a joint training exercise between the French Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) on May 31, 2025 off the Coast of Tahiti, French Polynesia. The French Navy regularly conducts Search and Rescue and flight operation trainings with other countries in the Pacific region to maintain readiness and strengthen relationships. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

• Date Taken: 05.31.2025
• Date Posted: 06.09.2025 16:26
• Photo ID: 9095831
• VIRIN: 250531-G-BB085-2032
• Resolution: 7156x4771
• Size: 756.41 KB
• Location: PF