Batteries release for destructive fire! Earlier this month WAHOO headed off shore to conduct our gunnery exercise (GUNNEX) to maintain proficiency on our .50 caliber machine guns. While off shore we also take the opportunity to conduct pyrotechnics training with MK124 day/night flares and MK79 pencil flares, both of which can be used as international distress signals. Always fun for new members to get to fire off the flares! 💥 📸: FN J. Dacosta #USCG #PNW #CGAtSea #UnderwayIsTheOnlyWay #BoatingSafety #SemperParatus #AlwaysReady #GoCoastGuard @uscgpacificnw @uscg_sectorpugetsound