Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team-East conducts boarding training aboard Spirit of Norfolk [Image 17 of 25]

VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

03.05.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Thieme 

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

A Coast Guard 36-foot Special Purpose Craft Boarding Team Delivery II boat crew attached to the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team-East transits the James River, Virginia during a training exercise March 5, 2026. The 36-foot Special Purpose Craft is a specialized asset used by MSRT-E to conduct high-speed boardings and team deliveries. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Thieme)

• Date Taken: 03.05.2026
• Date Posted: 04.03.2026 19:33
• Photo ID: 9583662
• VIRIN: 260305-G-KU031-2163
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 5.05 MB
• Location: VIRGINIA, US