US COAST GUARD SECURITY PATROL NEW YORK, NY

ROCKAWAY, New York (Aug. 28, 2004)--Under the watchful eye of a U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Interceptor Squadron helo, a Coast Guard maritime security force practices fast-roping to the Coast Guard cutter Seneca's flight deck eight miles south of Rockaway, N.Y. Aug. 28, 2004. Armed U.S. Coast Guard helicopters are conducting security patrols over New York City during the Republican National Convention. USCG photo PA2 Mike Hvozda