U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active returns home from Eastern Pacific patrol
Members from the San Diego-based U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) - West conduct hook-and-climb training with the USCGC Active (WMEC 618) while the cutter patrols waters off Southern California's coast, March 18, 2024. MSRT - West is a specialized Coast Guard unit responsible for conducting maritime counter-terrorism and high-risk law enforcement operations with crews capable of boarding and securing vessels, conducting maritime interdictions, and responding to hostage situations or acts of piracy. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Erick Jackson.