FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | AUG 23, 2012 | THE FLAGSHIP | A7 The USS Carr (FFG 52), not shown, receives missionessential parts from a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol P-3 Orion patrol aircraft Aug. 15. During the exchange, Carr’s embarked SH-60B Seahawk helicopter identified a suspect vessel over the horizon. A U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment boarded the vessel and seized 1,250 pounds of cocaine.
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Air drop resupply to USS Carr prompts drug interdiction By Ens. Joshua J. Stewart USS Carr Public Affairs
USS CARR, AT SEA
Norfolk-based frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) retrieved 1,250 pounds of cocaine while being resupplied by an air drop at sea during Operation Martillo, Aug. 15. A long-range P-3 patrol aircraft from the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) decreased altitude, passed close to the ship and dropped a single parachute attached to a sealed capsule, which contained mission essential parts.
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It was great to see Naval Logistics and coordination with the CBP in action.”
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As the container landed in the sea, Carr dispatched its rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to retrieve the container. “Seeing our parts being pushed out of an aircraft worried me a bit, just thinking what would happen if the parachute didn’t open, or what if the container sunk,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Jeffery Fries. “It was great to see Naval Logistics and coordination with the CBP in action.” While Carr’s RHIB was retrieving the parts capsule, Carr’s embarked SH-60B helicopter identified a suspect small boat over the horizon. The ship was immediately directed to make best speed to intercept the suspect vessel. Carr’s embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) boarded the vessel and seized 1,250 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $17 million. “Carr’s Sailors have performed brilliantly throughout deployment, demonstrating their ability to constantly flex to accomplish the task at hand,” said Cmdr. Patrick Kulakowski, Carr’s Commanding Officer. “I am particularly proud of my First Division – they constantly amaze me with their dedication, determination and knowledge.” For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www. facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.
■ about the Carr USS Carr (FFG-52), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is homeported in Norfolk and is currently deployed to the Caribbean Sea in support of Operation Martillo and U.S. 4th Fleet.
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