River Run
The Coast Guard Cutter Obion performs river maintenance along the Ohio River. Photos by Lucas Carter![The CGC Obion deck crew uses a crane to fully recover a sinker and stack it neatly alongside others.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_1019.jpg?itok=sWjvHgMG)
The CGC Obion deck crew uses a crane to fully recover a sinker and stack it neatly alongside others.
![Culinary Specialist 1st Class Adam Doucette raises the national ensign as CGC Obion departs from Owensboro, Ky.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_5201-2.jpg?itok=2LyZjcU7)
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Adam Doucette raises the national ensign as CGC Obion departs from Owensboro, Ky.
![Seaman Cody Whitehead is quizzed on ship safety, tools, buoys and more during some down time between jobs.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_5269.jpg?itok=GlDnkIwU)
Seaman Cody Whitehead is quizzed on ship safety, tools, buoys and more during some down time between jobs.
![Fireman Apprentice Jake Phillips helps test the engines of the small boats at the start of the day.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_5289.jpg?itok=96LRH1vS)
Fireman Apprentice Jake Phillips helps test the engines of the small boats at the start of the day.
![Fireman Andrew Culver works to repair a chainsaw after using it to clear brush in front of an shore navigation aid.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_5398.jpg?itok=MJdjr3a2)
Fireman Andrew Culver works to repair a chainsaw after using it to clear brush in front of an shore navigation aid.
![A small boat is launched off the side of CGC Obion to retreive a buoy that was washed ashore.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_5420.jpg?itok=LuVhDasr)
A small boat is launched off the side of CGC Obion to retreive a buoy that was washed ashore.
![A buoy is pulled out of the water by the CGC Obion deck crew.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_5490.jpg?itok=TTH3Ffdz)
A buoy is pulled out of the water by the CGC Obion deck crew.
![As CGC Obion prepares to go through the Cannelton, Ind., locks, the team ensures safe passage using bumpers and throwing lines.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_5535.jpg?itok=X2fryHs2)
As CGC Obion prepares to go through the Cannelton, Ind., locks, the team ensures safe passage using bumpers and throwing lines.
![After passing through the locks near Cannelton, Ind., CGC Obion continues its mission up the Ohio River.](https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/styles/scale800w/public/legion/photo-album/20171024_CGC_Obion_5567.jpg?itok=LsfPIye_)
After passing through the locks near Cannelton, Ind., CGC Obion continues its mission up the Ohio River.