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USCG Sling Rescue Hoist September 6, 2025
September 2, 2025 - U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Ethan McKenzie and Senior Chief Petty Officer Ilima Maiava, aviation survival technicians assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Hawaii, get hoisted into an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter during training. McKenzie used a sling, one of many hoist methods, to bring Maiava out of the water and into the helicopter, simulating a rescue scenario and enhancing the swimmer's proficiency. Coast guard rescue swimmers train vigorously to save lives in any and all types of weather and sea conditions. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Avery Tibbets. U.S. Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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