U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active conducts HIFR
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active and crew conduct a helicopter in-flight refueling evolution with a Florida-based MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Nov. 28, 2023. Active and crew routinely deploys to this region in effort to disrupt transnational criminal organizations specifically in pursuit of illegal trafficking of narcotics. Equipped with two boats and an MH-65E helicopter from Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), Active and crew met a variety of mission demands. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Cmdr. Mike Mastrianni)