Posted: 01/01/2010
Chief Petty Officer Charles Gittings, a boatswain's mate on the Coast Guard Cutter Oak, mans a tagline in order to keep positive control of the crate being transferred to the Oak, Jan. 15. The Oak is preparing for its trip to Haiti to assist in relief efforts following the earthquake earlier this week. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill)