U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active patrols Eastern Pacific Ocean
Tie-down crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC 618) prepare to deploy a fuel hose to an Airbus MH-65 helicopter in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, March 17, 2023. Active performed an in-flight refueling exercise, in which the helicopter hovers over the deck and receives fuel from the ship. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Upshaw).