Ready to Retrieve Helo

Posted by LT Connie Braesch, Wednesday, February 16, 2011

WINDWARD PASS, Cuba – Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Crews, Seaman Cory Stepien, Seaman Derek Tharp Crewmembers from Coast Guard Cutter Valiant stand ready to tie down a helicopter June 2010. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Joseph Puterbaugh.

WINDWARD PASS, Cuba – Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Crews, Seaman Cory Stepien, Seaman Derek Tharp Crewmembers from Coast Guard Cutter Valiant stand ready to tie down a helicopter June 2010. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Joseph Puterbaugh.


  • Guest

    Great picture.

  • Taboosmommy

    This one gets my vote,Cory is our son,and we are VERY PROUD of him,and the job that he does <3

  • Olybosh

    What a great photo.

  • Sisishere2002

    This one gets my vote,

  • Anna Andrews

    Great photo :)

  • Catsown

    Thank you Cory and crew from a friend of your Mom’s!!! Great photo and you have a very proud mom.

  • Bearmody2000

    Awesome picture Lisa. You can tell he loves his job.

  • Micwic

    Great pic!!

  • wendy

    great photo, love their smiles :)

  • Traysway

    great pic

  • Dawn

    Nice photo

  • L Carr45

    awesome picture

  • Guest

    Thumbs up!! Great picture. :)

  • Alis

    Neat pic!

  • Miuccio

    Awesome photo — good luck, guys!

  • Carolbaker

    good luck

  • Fresca49

    Looks like fun!

  • Gleena

    Thumbs up Cory! You’re doing an AWESOME job. Thank you for ALL your hard work!!!!

  • Julie Gilbo

    Go get them Cory

  • Debbie Crews

    Love this picture! Go Valiant!!

  • Tisdandi

    Great pictures. Thanks to all who serve our country!

  • Guest

    Great picture.

  • Shari

    Nice picture!

  • Julia B

    Thank you for all of your hard work gentlemen!

  • Jill

    Nice picture of my nephew, Cory Stepien. Thanks for all you do.

  • Rpelc1

    Way to go Cory!

  • Godsrider54

    As an Air Force Veteran, I salute ALL who serve this glorious Nation and defend our freedoms daily!! THANK YOU Joey!

  • Dutch15

    Amazing!! I love this picture!

  • Jennifer15

    This is such an amazing picture!!! You are so great at photography (:

  • Shavenraver2001

    Thank you Cory and pals for the job you do.

  • guest

    awesome!

  • MATTJASTREMSKI

    WMEC 621 !

  • Charmaine

    Hey Cory Awesome picture !! We appreciate all you do for our country !! Sending lots of love and hugs from Oswego NY !

  • Trailriderlv

    Great picture – As an Army veteran, I want to say thanks for serving to all three of these guys!!!!

  • Beth

    What a great shot!

  • Lisa P

    Great Picture Joey!! Your Dad and I are so Proud of you! Thank you to all our Coast Guard Guys and protecting us!

  • Ron Reichart

    Awesome picture! Thank you for all you do to keep us safe!

  • guest

    this is awesome, great photo, thanks for your service!

  • Caryaputerbaugh

    My vote! Great picture!

  • Dreimert

    I like it! Good picture J.Pl

  • Jlane819

    This gets my vote! Joey is my nephew and he is a great photographer!

  • Rachel Tucker

    I vote for you Nick! Love ya

  • Redmonte1964

    wow!! Awesome!!

  • Jaci

    Keep up the good work. My husband was in the Coast Guard.

  • Miche717

    Great Picture! Thank you for all you do!

  • guest

    Great pic!!

  • Terreyh

    Great job guys!!! Love the picture!!!

  • Terreyh

    Great job guys!!! Love the picture!!!

  • Kosackr

    Go Coast Guard….I like this one!

  • Jane

    Great Job!!

  • JBroomfield

    nice pic

  • Uruzgon1028

    Got my vote

  • Sharon Dowling

    WAY TO GO cORY !

  • morgan

    Vote! Yay for Nick! :) He’s my cousin

  • Bill and June

    Thank You for your service! Looking good Cory ;-)

  • Karen

    Thanks for always being there guys!

  • Rob

    Tharp, i didnt read one comment about you… and you make the photo.. miss you boys