The U.S. Coast Guard has released the contestants for its annual Shutter Shootout photo contest, and the first round of voting has begun at its Facebook page.
Coast Guard auxiliarists conduct helicopter hoist basket training, Sept. 29, 2016, in Brunswick, Georgia. Auxiliarists frequently train with active duty Coast Guardsmen to help sharpen their skills as well as enhance coordination and communication.
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