Newest Coast Guard aircraft assists with Midwest floods
By PA3 Jaclyn, Young, CG Public Affairs
ST. LOUIS – The newest type of Coast Guard aircraft, the HC-144A Ocean Sentry, which has only been in service for a little more than a year, was selected by the Commander of the Eighth District to conduct an overflight of the Midwest floods with key marine industry representatives Thursday, June 19.
Rear Adm. Joel Whitehead boarded a HC-144A at Air Station...