U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spar (WLB 206) Operation Fall Retrieve [Image 2 of 2]

UNITED STATES

11.12.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mary Wysong 

U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes District

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spar (WLB 206) prepares the Great Lakes for winter during Operation Fall Retrieve on Lake Huron, Nov. 12, 2025. Operation Fall Retrieve is where larger summer buoys are replaced with smaller, more durable winter buoys, ensuring proper navigational aid for mariners on the water. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

• Date Taken: 11.12.2025
• Date Posted: 11.17.2025 11:35
• Photo ID: 9391960
• VIRIN: 251112-G-G0109-1001
• Resolution: 2048x1536
• Size: 466.55 KB
• Location: US