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    USCGC Bertholf conducts small boat operations in Timor Sea [Image 4 of 4]

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    An aerial/overhead view of a Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on open ocean water. A crew member wearing an orange life vest and helmet is working on a rigging or hoisting mechanism at the stern of the vessel. The boat appears to be in motion, with white wake visible in the surrounding deep blue water.

    UNITED STATES

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trinity Whalen 

    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    A small boat assigned to the Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) operates alongside the cutter during small boat training in the Timor Sea, Sept. 9, 2026. Bertholf is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the U.S. Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. U.S. 7th Fleet routinely interacts and operates alongside allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trinity Whalen)

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 17:04
    Photo ID: 9940356
    VIRIN: 260909-G-KC247-1006
    Resolution: 4475x2977
    Size: 3.12 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 11
    Downloads: 1

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    An aerial view of a U.S. Coast Guard rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) underway on open ocean waters. The orange vessel is crewed by multiple personnel in blue uniforms and life vests, and appears to be connected to a larger vessel via a tow line or davit cable. The boat is creating a visible wake, indicating active movement through choppy blue water.
    An aerial top-down view of a U.S. Coast Guard rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) numbered 26576 on open ocean water. Four personnel in blue uniforms and orange life vests are visible aboard the vessel, which appears to be being recovered or deployed from a larger ship. The boat is orange with gray deck plating and is surrounded by white wake and deep blue ocean water.
    An aerial/overhead view of two U.S. Coast Guard personnel standing on the bow of an orange and gray rigid inflatable boat (RIB) numbered 26576. The boat is underway on open blue ocean water, with visible wake and chop surrounding the vessel. Both crew members are wearing blue uniforms, orange life vests, and black helmets.
    An aerial/overhead view of a Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on open ocean water. A crew member wearing an orange life vest and helmet is working on a rigging or hoisting mechanism at the stern of the vessel. The boat appears to be in motion, with white wake visible in the surrounding deep blue water.

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