Etiqueta: Anti-drug Missions

HITRON History Series: Kevin Gavin, Capt. USCG (Ret)

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In this documentary series, the USCG spoke with Captain Kevin Gavin (Retired) from HITRON (Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron). Gavin was the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Commanding Officer from 2014-17. He was also stationed at HITRON as a line pilot from 2000-03 when the unit was just getting started. Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron operations started as Leer másHITRON History Series: Kevin Gavin, Capt. USCG (Ret)[…]

The USCGC Tahoma returns home from 79-day counter-narcotics patrol

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KITTERY, Maine — The crew of the USCGC Tahoma (WMEC 908) returned to Kittery on Friday after a successful 79-day counter-narcotics and smuggling patrol in the Eastern Pacific. The Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma crew interdicted two vessels, seizing 7,300 pounds of cocaine, worth a combined total of roughly $105 million, and detained eight suspected drug smugglers. Leer másThe USCGC Tahoma returns home from 79-day counter-narcotics patrol[…]

USCGC Bear and HITRON crews intercept more than $140 million in drug

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) and a HITRON team returned home to Portsmouth Sunday following an 86-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The Bear’s crew interdicted three vessels, seized approximately 8,158 pounds of cocaine, two pounds of methamphetamines, as well as marijuana, worth a combined total of Leer másUSCGC Bear and HITRON crews intercept more than $140 million in drug[…]

Coast Guard HITRON History Series: Capt. Walter Reger

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In this documentary history series the U.S. Coast Guard spoke with retired Capt. Walter Reger, who was the 3rd commanding officer of the HITRON (Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron). The HITRON operations started as an experiment in 1998 to halt the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. Drug trafficking organizations primarily used “go-fast” boats, high-speed Leer másCoast Guard HITRON History Series: Capt. Walter Reger[…]

Coast Guard HITRON History Series: Capt. Walter Reger

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In this documentary series, we spoke with retired Coast Guard Capt. Walter Reger, he was the third commanding officer of HITRON (Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron). Coast Guard HITRON operations started as an experiment in 1998 to halt the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. Drug trafficking organizations primarily used “go-fast” boats, high-speed smuggling vessels Leer másCoast Guard HITRON History Series: Capt. Walter Reger[…]

Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane and HITRON interdicts $40 million in drugs

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane and HITRON returned to home after a 71-day counter-drug patrol with $40 million incauted, Feb. 12.​ In support of the Coast Guard’s 11th District and Joint Interagency Task Force South, the USCGC Harriet Lane crew worked throughout the duration of the patrol in conjunction with a deployed Leer másCoast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane and HITRON interdicts $40 million in drugs[…]

Coast Guard HITRON History Series: AET1 Kimberly Dechmerowski

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In this USCG HITRON History Documentary Series, the Coast Guard speak with Petty Officer 1st Class Kimberly Dechmerowski, an avionics electrical technician. Dechmerowski and the first female gunner of Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron. The HITRON operations started as an experiment in 1998 to halt the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. Drug trafficking organizations Leer másCoast Guard HITRON History Series: AET1 Kimberly Dechmerowski[…]

USCG Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron HITRON history series: Adm. James Loy

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The USCG Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) operations started as an experiment in 1998 to halt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States Drug trafficking organizations primarily used “go-fast” boats, high-speed smuggling vessels capable of traveling over twice the speed of Coast Guard cutters. The U.S. Coast Guard needed a way to counter Leer másUSCG Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron HITRON history series: Adm. James Loy[…]

Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returns to homeport after 47-day Caribbean Sea patrol

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Diligence​ returned to homeport in Pensacola Friday after a 47-day Caribbean Sea patrol. USCGC Diligence performed counter-drug operations in support of the U.S. Government’s Joint Interagency Task Force–South, which conducts detection and monitoring operations in the Caribbean to facilitate the interdiction of illicit trafficking in support of Leer másCoast Guard Cutter Diligence returns to homeport after 47-day Caribbean Sea patrol[…]

HITRON, el Escuadrón Táctico de Interdicción del U.S. Coast Guard

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Con base en Jacksonville (Florida), HITRON es el Escuadrón Táctico de Interdicción (Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron) del U.S. Coast Guard especializado en la lucha contra el tráfico de drogas. Para llevar a cabo su misión la Unidad está capacitada y autorizada para el Uso de Fuerza Aerotransportada (AUF, Airborne Use of Force), tanto en las Leer másHITRON, el Escuadrón Táctico de Interdicción del U.S. Coast Guard[…]

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