Legare on patrol off the African coast
August 14th, 2009 | Coast Guard | Posted by Susan Schept
I just wanted to share these cool photos of the medium endurance cutter Legare on patrol in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 8. The Legare, home-ported in Portsmouth, Va. is deployed off the west and central coast of Africa in support of Africa Partnership Station, under the direction of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, 6th Fleet. I was struck by the stark contrast between ships. The photos were sent to us today from U.S. Naval Forces Africa Public Affairs.
PA2 Thomas M. Blue/Coast Guard
The Legare patrols alongside the Senegalese Navy vessel, Poponquine. During the six-day joint operation, several Senegalese boarding team members embarked Legare and participated in boarding and training exercises along with Coast Guard boarding team members.
PA2 Thomas M. Blue/Coast Guard
Coast Guard crew members aboard the Over-the-Horizon deployable boat from the Legare, maneuver near the cutter.