Coast Guard Cutter Bear returns home following a counter-narcotic patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean [Image 3 of 5]

CARIBBEAN SEA

04.27.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

U.S. Coast Guard Ensigns Joshua Beavis and Nicolas Butler, landing signals officers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901), conduct flight operations with an embarked Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) MH-65 Dolphin helicopter in the Southern Caribbean Sea, April 27, 2026. Beavis and Butler stood watch as LSOs to direct the flight crew during multiple daytime landing evolutions designed to maintain shipboard landing proficiency. (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: 9786456
• VIRIN: 260427-G-G0100-1005
• Resolution: 6024x4020
• Size: 5.91 MB
• Location: CARIBBEAN SEA