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USCGC Confidence and HITRON crew returns after anti-drug patrol

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The USCGC Confidence (WMEC 619) and a HITRON detachment returned home following a 62-day anti-drug patrol to the Caribbean Sea. September 20, 2023. The Cutter Confidence has its homeport in Cape Canaveral and the MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) in Jacksonville. From their homeport in eastern Florida, Leer másUSCGC Confidence and HITRON crew returns after anti-drug patrol[…]

Coast Guard MH-65E rescue 2 fishermen 50 nm offshore Savannah

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65E Dolphin aircrew rescue two fishermen after their 34-foot fishing vessel sank 50 nautical miles offshore Savannah, Georgia. Thursday, September 28, 2023. Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a report from Coast Guard 7th District watchstanders of an emergency position indicating radio beacon activation from the fishing vessel Leer másCoast Guard MH-65E rescue 2 fishermen 50 nm offshore Savannah[…]

HITRON History Series: Captain Mike Campbell

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In this documentary series, the U.S. Coast Guard members spoke with Captain Mike Campbell, he was the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron’s (HITRON) first aviation engineer officer from 2001 to 2005, and HITRON’s Commanding Officer from 2017 to 2020. This is part one of a two part interview with Campbell. The Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Leer másHITRON History Series: Captain Mike Campbell[…]

USCGC Campbell returns home after counter-drug patrol

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Newport, R.I. — The crew of the USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909) and a MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from HITRON returned to homeport in Newport, Rhode Island, Friday after a 60-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean to support Joint Interagency Task Force South. With the assistance of an embarked MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Leer másUSCGC Campbell returns home after counter-drug patrol[…]

USCGC Bertholf and HITRON seized $14M in cocaine

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ALAMEDA, Calif. — The USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) and HITRON crews returned to Alameda with $14M seized in cocaine after traveling over 18,000 nautical miles during a 77-day counter-narcotics patrol throughout the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Saturday. Bertholf’s crew conducted multiple boardings of suspected drug-smuggling vessels while patrolling international waters off the coasts of Central and Leer másUSCGC Bertholf and HITRON seized $14M in cocaine[…]

Coast Guard HITRON history series Captain Richard Bates

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Interview by: Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Stanton.Edited by: Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Stanton. In this documentary series from the HITRON (Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron), Coast Guard spoke with Captain USCG (Ret) Richard Bates. Bates was the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) platform manager for Coast Guard headquarters aviation forces during the transition from Leer másCoast Guard HITRON history series Captain Richard Bates[…]

Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville to hold change-of-command

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Capt. Janet D. Espino-Young is scheduled to relieve Capt. Mark R. Vlaun, as the Sector Commander of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, Thursday, during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. Commander of Coast Guard 7th District Rear Adm. Brendan C. McPherson​ will preside over the ceremony. Espino-Young reports to Sector Jacksonville from Coast Guard District Leer másCoast Guard Sector Jacksonville to hold change-of-command[…]

USCGC Hamilton and HITRON crews returns from patrol in Caribbean Sea

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) and HITRON crews returned home Friday following a 12-week multi-mission deployment in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The USCGC crew deployed in early March to participate in the Tailored Ship Training Availability, a three-week training program was testing the crew in naval warfare, damage control, Leer másUSCGC Hamilton and HITRON crews returns from patrol in Caribbean Sea[…]

USCGC Legare and HITRON crew returned after a counter-narcotics patrol

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PORTSMOUTH, Va.​ —​ The USCGC Legare (WMEC 912) crew and an embarked HITRON MH-65 Dolphin aircrew returned home Monday after a 12-week counter-narcotics patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The Legare crew patrolled over 19,500 miles throughout the heart of the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of Campaign Martillo, working in conjunction Leer másUSCGC Legare and HITRON crew returned after a counter-narcotics patrol[…]

USCGC Hamilton returns home after 72-day patrol

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) crew returned home Wednesday to Charleston after completing a 72-day patrol throughout the Eastern Pacific Ocean.​ The crew offloaded 26,250 pounds (11,907 kilograms) of cocaine and 3,700 pounds of marijuana worth $504 million Monday at Port Everglades.​ ​ ​ Hamilton’s crew interdicted five Leer másUSCGC Hamilton returns home after 72-day patrol[…]

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