MSST K9 Training [Image 3 of 5]

PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

11.18.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler 

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District

Petty Officer 1st Class Alesha Horn secures Nikki, an explosive detection K9 assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team 91101, prior to an air-to-vessel hoist in Port Angeles, Washington, Nov. 18, 2025. Proper rigging and safety checks ensure K9 teams can be safely transferred between vessels and MH-65 Dolphin helicopters during maritime security operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annika Hirschler)

• Date Taken: 11.18.2025
• Date Posted: 12.31.2025 16:11
• Photo ID: 9466119
• VIRIN: 251118-G-AA112-1007
• Resolution: 7708x5139
• Size: 20.18 MB
• Location: PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, US