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Members of the Coast Guard participate in a helicopter rescue mission and successfully rescue an individual from choppy waters.

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Members of the Coast Guard participate in a helicopter rescue mission and successfully rescue an individual from choppy waters. Coast Guardsmen have three primary roles: maritime safety, maritime security and maritime stewardship. Not only are Coast Guardsmen there to rescue those who need help, but they also uphold safety standards to prevent accidents in the first place.

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