141219-N-DX365-258 BAHRAIN (Dec. 19, 2014) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, Det. 1, conducts a vertical onboard delivery with the Coast Guard Cutter Maui (WPB 1304). HSC-26 is a forward deployed naval force asset attached to Commander, Task Force 53 to provide combat logistics and search and rescue capability throughout the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joan E. Jennings/Released) USCGC Maui (WPB-1304) with MH-60S of HSC-26 off Bahrain in December 2014

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