U.S., CANADIAN FORCES UNITE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY DRILL (FOR RELEASE)

SEATTLE (May 16, 2007) - Petty Officers George Melvin and Matthew Pincumbe, and Seaman Lee Wisler operate the 25mm deck gun aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Alert during the 2007 Trident Fury exercise near Tofino, B.C., May 14. The cutter crew is firing at the former Canadian naval vessel Huron. The crew of the Alert used the oportunity to demonstrate boarding techniques and show off some of the Coast Guard's combat capability when they took part in the sinking of the Huron May 14. The Coast Guard Cutter Alert, along with several Canadian and U.S. Navy vessels came together near the coast of Tofino, B.C., May 7 to participate in a multi-agency drill that will progress until May 18. The Alert is a 210-foot cutter based near Astoria, Ore. The missions of its crew include rescue, law enforcement and national defense. Trident Fury is a coalition-based drill bringing Canadian and U.S. forces together to train for potential threats to the national security of both countries. (Official Coast Guard video by Petty Officer Shawn D. Eggert)

Owner: U.S. Coast Guard
Videographer: PA2 Shawn D. Eggert
Size: 3.1 MB
Length: 36 sec.
Date Taken: 05-14-2007