Alaska based Coast Guard aviators showcase rescue demonstration during multi-agency hoist symposium...Photos by Alejandro Pena

Note. Time to upgrade the Coast Guard. First we need a division of the force. A law enforcement branch that will remain under homeland security and a military side that is partnered full time with the Navy. With this division you will see the Coast Guard acquire new capabilities such as long range large scale rescue at sea that will require new equipment...LIKE SEA PLANES!!! They will also get the older Burkes that are life extended and dump all the short ranged helos in favor of at least BlackHawks. Current cutters will go with the law enforcement branch along with the short range helos. Future ice breakers will go with the military side of the house. A minor reorganization will add combat power to the Navy and will provide the Coast Guard with the ability to conduct TRUE grey zone operations with the ability to flex into combat ops while still protecting the homeland.