Lt. Cmdr. Dan Highsmith, Executive Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit (PSU) 308, speaks about operations conducted in support of Operation River Wall in South Padre Island, Texas, November 11, 2025. PSU 308 specializes in expeditionary port security operations, providing critical force protection for vessels, harbors, and critical infrastructure worldwide. PSU 308 specializes in expeditionary port security operations, providing critical force protection for vessels, harbors, and critical infrastructure worldwide. (U.S. Coast Guard Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jaiden Hartley)
An Aviation Precision Marksman from ATC Mobile's Aviation Special Missions Division sights in on his M110 for moving target course training from an MH-60 helicopter.
Tropical Storm Imelda brought historic rainfall to southeastern Texas and, even though the storm had hit a few days before, the effects were still mounting. Floodwaters caused by the storm posed serious hazards, requiring emergency rescues.
