Operation Martillo is an ongoing multi-national anti-drug operation that began on 15 January 2012 which "aims to combat international drug trafficking, and promote peace, stability in Central and Sout
Coast Guard unloading captured drugs at Miami Beach, 2014
USCGC Hamilton crew next to 26.5 tons of cocaine, 2016
U.S. Navy SH-60B Seahawk helicopter takes off from USS Rentz
USCGC Forward approaches Naval Station Mayport, 2013
The United States Coast Guard is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the country's eight uniformed services. Th
Operation Martillo
…Marines to join in the fight against drugs. These operations extended into coastal littorals and involved multi-national partners. The Honduran Navy and US Coast Guard intercepted a sinking self-propelled semi-submersible vessel in March 2012. The Royal Netherlands Navy deployed ships, with aircraft from the Dutch…
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A member of USCG Maritime Security Response Team West trains for a simulated terrorist threat aboard the motor vessel
Maritime Safety and Security Team conduct operations in the Gulf of Aden Sept. 8, 2009 part of Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counterpiracy operations off the coast of Somalia.