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An MH-60 Jayhawk moves up behind the cutter Amberjack as it prepares to land on the Port of Morgan City dock Saturday for the Coast Guard's Career Day.

The Review/Bill Decker

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Rescue Swimmer Mike Antoon shows Stetson Ingram, 4, the rescue basket that can be lowered to the water from an MH-60 helicopter.

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Chief Boatswain's Mate Jeffrey Deck talks to Anthony Louviere and daughter Marie, 8, about the Coast Guard's equipment and mission.

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The cutter Axe, based in Morgan City, can tow a barge equipped with a crane to drive piles into the waterway's floor to put up navigational aids.

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Damage Controlman Michael Ledsworth shows the helm of the cutter Axe. The cutter is equipped with electronic navigation gear, but Coast Guard members still learn how to use paper charts.

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Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Denning, right, speaks with fellow Coast Guard members after bringing an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter in on the Port of Morgan City dock.

Copter, cutters, careers: Coast Guard tells Morgan City about its mission

Saturday was a big day for little Stetson Ingram.

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