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Galena, AK (Aug. 6)--A single Coast Guard C-130 takes on some fuel as it prepares to be used on none of two missions in the Bering Sea - search and rescue or law enforcement.  The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine environmental protection, military readiness, and International Ice Patrol missions, as well as cargo and personnel transport.USCG photo by   LYONS, TOD PAC
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Service Branch
 USCG
Primary Equipment
 HC-130
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