USCGC James and HITRON conduct joint aviation training off Florida coast [Image 3 of 4]

MAYPORT, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

08.16.2026

Photo by Ensign Grace Tomisek 

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Members of the tie-down team aboard the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC James (WMSL 754) attach the pendant to an MH-65 helicopter for a vertical replenishment offshore of Mayport, Florida, August 16, 2026. The training was part of the deck landing qualification round-up, during which James supported qualifications for Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron air crews and 9 Atlantic Area cutter crews. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Tucker)

• Date Taken: 08.16.2026
• Date Posted: 08.20.2026 15:31
• Photo ID: 9880317
• VIRIN: 260816-G-CV026-4035
• Resolution: 3712x2475
• Size: 3.32 MB
• Location: MAYPORT, FLORIDA, US