Sentinel-class USCGC Florence Finch trains with the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) “Night Stalkers” [Image 6 of 6]

ASTORIA, OREGON, UNITED STATES

12.29.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

U.S. Coast Guard PADET Astoria

A MH-47 Chinook helicopter attached to the U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) “Night Stalkers” participate in hoist training using a rescue basket with crew from the Sentinel-class USCGC Florence Finch (WPC 1157) on the Columbia River near Astoria Oregon, December 29, 2025. The Army trained with the Florence Finch to conduct fast rope and hoist training using a rescue basket. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk)

• Date Taken: 12.29.2025
• Date Posted: 01.30.2026 14:40
• Photo ID: 9500915
• VIRIN: 251229-G-PV420-1256
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 8.54 MB
• Location: ASTORIA, OREGON, US