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A Coast Guardsman holds a cable and descends from a helicopter hovering above a body of water, with a boat nearby; land with green vegetation and a mountain range are in the background.

Search and Rescue Skills

Crews of a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and a 38-foot training boat participate in a search and rescue demonstration in Womens Bay, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2026. The demonstration showcased coordinated air and maritime skills that Coast Guard crews use in vast and challenging environments.

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