U.S. Coast Guard units from across the Heartland District conduct various missions from rivers to the Gulf. Missions conducted within the Heartland District's 26-state area of responsibility include search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, migrant interdiction, and drug interdiction. (U.S. Coast Guard video compiled by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cheyenne Basurto)
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.
