US Coast Guard

Mission Takeover by USCG personnel Scott Kellerman & Bradley Pigage! The US Coast Guard is one of the most unique and vital air arms in the world. Flying with military precision and a humanitarian soul, the USCG hits high drama in life or death operations on a daily basis. For us aviation photographers, it punches well above its weight thanks to its distinctive colour schemes, dramatic missions, and a mix of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. USGC assets are used in anything from homeland security and drug interdiction to medevac to disaster relief. And, as their famous motto “Semper Paratus” says, they are Always Ready… Whether it’s operational shots from remote outposts, action from ship-based detachments, or dramatic training displays, this is the place to bring together the aircraft and missions of the US Coast Guard. Let’s see those iconic red and white MH-60 Jayhawks battling the elements, HC-130s against moody skies, and MH-65 Dolphins poised for search and rescue from cutter decks. There’s a quiet pride to USCG aviation. A purpose. A presence. A promise. And for us as photographers - a striking subject with a ton of action!