U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Omar Alba, assigned to Air Station Houston, executes his final helicopter jump in Seabrook, Texas, March 13, 2026. The jump from the hovering aircraft marks the end of his service as a rescue swimmer. (U.S. Coast Guard video by PA3 Shirzad)
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.
