Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Dickinson | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District | 02.27.2020
A Coast Guard Cutter Valiant crew member embraces his family Feb. 27, 2020, as he returns home to Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The Valiant crew returned home after completing a nine-week patrol in the Caribbean Sea supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Dickinson | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District | 02.27.2020
A Coast Guard Cutter Valiant crew member embraces his son Feb. 27, 2020, as he returns home to Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The Valiant crew returned home after completing a nine-week patrol in the Caribbean Sea supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Dickinson | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District | 02.27.2020
The Coast Guard Cutter Valiant crew returns to homeport Feb. 27, 2020, at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, following a nine-week patrol in the Caribbean Sea. The Valiant crew patrolled over 11,000 nautical miles supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South conducting humanitarian and law enforcement operations ultimately saving 23 lives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Dickinson | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District | 02.27.2020
A family member holds up a welcome home sign as she awaits the arrival of the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant crew Feb. 27, 2020, to their homeport at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The Valiant crew returned home after completing a nine-week patrol in the Caribbean Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson)...
Photo by Pvt. Luis Gautier | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District | 10.11.2019
The Valiant crew stands with drugs seized from a fishing vessel during the cutter's 8-week counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific. While on patrol in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S), the Valiant crew had three separate drug interdictions: a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS), a fishing vessel, and a go-fast vessel. In total approximately 16,000 lbs of cocaine......
Photo by Joe Perez | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District | 10.11.2019
Coast Guard Cutter Valiant boarding team members and Tactical Law Enforcement Team members take a photo on a self-propelled semi-submersible during the Valiant 8-week counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific. While on patrol in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S), the Valiant crew had three separate drug interdictions: a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS), a fishing......
Photo by Joe Perez | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District | 10.11.2019
The Coast Guard Cutter Valiant refuels in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, during their 8-week counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific. While on patrol in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S), the Valiant crew had three separate drug interdictions: a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS), a fishing vessel, and a go-fast vessel. In total approximately 16,000 lbs of cocaine were......
Photo by Joe Perez | U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District | 10.11.2019
Crew members aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant conduct an Engagement Coincidental to Operations (ECTO) with the Costa Rican Coast Guard during their 8-week counter drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific. While on patrol in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S), the Valiant crew had three separate drug interdictions: a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS), a fishing vessel,......
