Day landing qualifications
A Landing Security Officer, assigned to the National Security Coast Guard Cutter, USCG Bertholf, signals the crew of the HH-60G Pave Hawk to remain in a holding position while the tie down teams, secure the helicopter to the deck, June 20, 2012. California Air National Guard members assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron are conducting aircraft deck landing qualifications with the United States Coast Guard, approximately 25 nautical miles off the coast of Northern California. This is the first landing of an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk on the cutter. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)