Coast Guard Cutter Bear returns home following a counter-narcotic patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 1 of 5]

PACIFIC OCEAN

04.27.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

The tie-down team from the Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901) recovers an embarked Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) MH-65 Dolphin helicopter during flight operations in the Southern Caribbean Sea, April 27, 2026. The Bear's crew regularly deploys with HITRON aircrews to provide precision, airborne use-of-force capabilities to intercept non-compliant vessels in known drug-transit zones. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kimberly Treece)

• Date Taken: 04.27.2026
• Date Posted: 07.02.2026 09:21
• Photo ID: 9786429
• VIRIN: 260427-G-G0100-1003
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 5.03 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN