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    Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Kimball conducts operations in the Pacific and Caribbean Sea during 73-day multi-mission patrol [Image 1 of 9]

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    A large vessel is transiting through a canal lock system at night, viewed from an elevated position on the ship's bow looking forward. Crew members in high-visibility orange vests and hard hats are stationed along the deck edges, managing lines and monitoring the transit. The lock chamber is illuminated by tall floodlights, revealing concrete lock walls on both sides and calm water ahead leading to the next lock gate.

    AT SEA

    04.21.2026

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    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Kimball (WMSL 756) transits the Panama Canal to support maritime interdiction operations in the Caribbean Sea and Florida Straits April 21, 2026. The crew returned to Honolulu June 20, 2026, following a 73-day patrol where the crew monitored activity and shadowed suspected dark fleet oil tankers operating in the region, working in coordination with Coast Guard District Southeast and U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Sean Dreher).

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    Date Taken: 04.21.2026
    Date Posted: 07.01.2026 17:21
    Photo ID: 9787142
    VIRIN: 260421-G-G0200-2001
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 6.8 MB
    Location: AT SEA
    Web Views: 30
    Downloads: 6

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    A large vessel is transiting through a canal lock system at night, viewed from an elevated position on the ship's bow looking forward. Crew members in high-visibility orange vests and hard hats are stationed along the deck edges, managing lines and monitoring the transit. The lock chamber is illuminated by tall floodlights, revealing concrete lock walls on both sides and calm water ahead leading to the next lock gate.
    A U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) numbered 26281 is being recovered or deployed alongside a larger vessel. Personnel on the deck of the parent ship, wearing colored hard hats and orange life vests marked 'U.S. Coast Guard', are managing lines and overseeing the operation. The boat crew aboard the RIB are also wearing orange life vests and are positioned for the recovery/launch procedure.
    A bright orange-and-black helicopter, consistent with a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin, sits on the flight deck of a naval or Coast Guard vessel with its rotors spinning. Ground crew members in blue flight suits and helmets are crouched around the aircraft, suggesting pre-flight checks or a hot-deck operation. The scene takes place at sea under a partly cloudy blue sky.
    The image shows a U.S. Coast Guard cutter alongside a larger vessel, likely engaged in an at-sea replenishment or law enforcement operation in open ocean waters. A second larger white vessel, with the name 'KIMBALL' partially visible, is positioned nearby. The photo appears to be taken from a smaller rigid inflatable boat (RIB) or similar small craft.
    A U.S. Coast Guard operation at sea showing personnel on the deck of a large cutter conducting what appears to be an underway replenishment or transfer operation with a smaller Coast Guard vessel. A second smaller orange-and-white rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is visible in the background moving at speed. Personnel on deck are wearing safety gear including colored hard hats and life vests.
    Two naval deck crew members in blue coveralls and hearing protection approach a military medevac helicopter on a ship's flight deck at sea. The helicopter, marked with a red cross indicating medical/medevac designation, appears to be a UH-60 Black Hawk variant with rotors spinning. The scene suggests a medical evacuation or helicopter landing operations aboard a naval vessel.
    A naval flight deck crew member wearing a yellow jersey and white/red-striped helmet, identified as 'KIMBALL' on their vest, is directing a military helicopter on a ship's flight deck at sea. The helicopter, which appears to be an AH-64 Apache or similar attack helicopter, has its rotors spinning. Additional crew members in blue uniforms are visible working around the aircraft.
    The image shows what appears to be a law enforcement interdiction operation at sea, with personnel in tactical gear and red life vests boarding or inspecting a blue open-hull vessel loaded with numerous wrapped packages and containers. A larger white vessel, consistent with a Coast Guard cutter, is visible on the horizon in the background. The scene is consistent with a maritime drug seizure operation.
    Two United States Coast Guard personnel are standing on the deck of a vessel at sea, facing away from the camera toward the open ocean. One individual is wearing a tactical vest clearly marked 'UNITED STATES COAST GUARD' and both are wearing protective helmets with communications equipment. They appear to be operating or observing a mounted system, possibly a weapon or equipment station, with a reference diagram/placard visible.

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