COAST GUARD - Morning Stroll

Morning Stroll

The MH-65 Dolphin helicopter is a workhorse for the United States Coast Guard, renowned for its versatility and critical role in a wide array of missions. Primarily serving as the Coast Guard's Short Range Recovery (SRR) helicopter, the Dolphin is integral to search and rescue (SAR) operations, capable of operating up to 150 miles offshore. Its advanced computerized flight management system, including an auto-hover capability, significantly enhances safety and efficiency, particularly in challenging conditions like darkness or inclement weather, allowing crews to focus on locating and aiding those in distress. Beyond SAR, the MH-65 is deployed for law enforcement, including drug interdiction and maritime security patrols, as well as marine environmental protection and military readiness, showcasing its multi-mission design.

On the Great Lakes, the U.S. Coast Guard, heavily reliant on assets like the MH-65 Dolphin, maintains a constant vigil over 6,700 miles of shoreline and 1,500 miles of international border with Canada. Its mission set is broad and essential to the region's safety and economic vitality. This includes frequent search and rescue operations for recreational boaters and commercial mariners, particularly crucial given the vast and often treacherous nature of the freshwater seas. Additionally, the Coast Guard on the Great Lakes conducts vital icebreaking operations, ensuring the navigability of key shipping lanes during winter months, maintains an extensive system of aids to navigation, and enforces maritime law to protect the environment and combat illicit activities. The MH-65 Dolphin, with its ability to rapidly deploy and provide aerial surveillance and assistance, is an indispensable tool in fulfilling these diverse and critical responsibilities across the Great Lakes.

• 14x24" Giclee' print
• Image size: 10x20"
• Signed and numbered by the artist
• Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
• Ships carefully in a tube

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