#WednesdayWarriors #Ready #Relevant #Responsive The Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron based in Jacksonville, Florida, specializes in Airborne Use of Force for #CounterNarcotics Operations. Their mission statement is "Be our Service's single provider of qualified, proficient, and well-trained shipboard and shore-side Airborne Use of Force." #ForcefromAbove | U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) is the nation’s first - and most successful - airborne law enforcement unit trained and authorized to employ the use of force. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how they stay Always Ready for counter-narcotic operations. #USCG #SemperParatus #FlyCoastGuard Video: Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Magee | Go Coast Guard