DATE: February 16, 2006 14:08:49 PST
Machine Auxiliary Crewman Roger Machin Observes the Flare Dropped During Training

SAN FRANCISCO ( Feb. 16, 2006) - The signal is given, and Air Station San Francisco aircrew drop a flare into San Francisco Bay, near Angel Island, from their HH-65 Dolphin helicopter. Machine Auxiliary Crewman Roger Machin watches and observes the scene and area where the flare was dropped. Four other Auxiliary members aboard the vessel wait for the next orders during the routine helicopter operations training. (USCG photo by PA3 Sabrina Arrayan)