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    USCGC Vigorous conducts helicopter training at sea [Image 4 of 5]

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    A red and black helicopter, identifiable as a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin, hovers off the stern of a Coast Guard cutter over open ocean while connected by a hoist cable to the ship's flight deck. Crew members in various colored vests and uniforms are positioned on the flight deck, with one individual in a yellow vest appearing to signal with arms raised. This appears to be a hoist training exercise or active rescue/transfer operation at sea.

    KEY WEST, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    06.26.2026

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    U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

    An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the Reliance-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Vigorous (WMEC 627) while receiving aviation fuel during a helicopter in-flight refueling (HIFR) evolution off the coast of Key West,
    Florida, June 26, 2026. Conducting HIFR evolutions extends the rotary-wing aircraft's patrol duration and strengthens cutter-aviation interoperability across maritime search and rescue and interdiction missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Cmdr. Charles Bare)

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    Date Taken: 06.26.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 14:16
    Photo ID: 9910277
    VIRIN: 260626-G-G0100-1002
    Resolution: 600x800
    Size: 111.33 KB
    Location: KEY WEST, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 2
    Downloads: 0

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    A U.S. Coast Guard cutter is positioned on open ocean alongside a small orange inflatable rescue boat (RIB) that appears to be transiting toward a sailboat in the distance. The scene suggests an active maritime interdiction, rescue, or boarding operation in calm, deep blue ocean waters. Three distinct vessels are visible, indicating a coordinated Coast Guard operation.
    The image is taken from the elevated deck of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, looking forward over a helicopter landing pad (helipad) toward the open ocean. A small sailboat is visible in the distance, suggesting a possible intercept, patrol, or rescue operation. The weather is clear with calm seas and bright blue skies.
    A white monohull sailboat is stationary on calm, deep blue open ocean water under clear skies. One person wearing a life vest is visible on the foredeck, and a small red vessel — consistent with a Coast Guard or rescue boat — is visible in the background. An American flag is flying from the rigging, and the sails are furled.
    A red and black helicopter, identifiable as a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin, hovers off the stern of a Coast Guard cutter over open ocean while connected by a hoist cable to the ship's flight deck. Crew members in various colored vests and uniforms are positioned on the flight deck, with one individual in a yellow vest appearing to signal with arms raised. This appears to be a hoist training exercise or active rescue/transfer operation at sea.
    An aerial view shows two vessels moored alongside each other in open blue ocean waters. The vessel on the right, named 'VIGOROUS,' features a prominent helicopter landing pad (helipad) on its aft deck and a tall communications/navigation mast. The vessel on the left appears to be a larger ship, possibly a coast guard or law enforcement vessel, with blue hull markings and deck equipment.

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