Coast Guard's agile Blackjack unit intercepts potential threats in D.C. sky

The airspace above Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area is the most restricted in the U.S. The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for intercepting any potential threats that may appear in the sky. Only on "CBS This Morning," we spent an afternoon riding with the unit that responds at a moment's notice to protect the D.C. airspace. Jeff Pegues reports.
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[@GookManGM4L]

I know they gotta be quick and responsive but i could not stop laughing when I saw them running out the door at 0:50

[@DavidJohnson-rd5wy]

They walk if the plane in airspace promises to only be after Trump!!

[@mrcatfish2100]

You gotta be kidding me lmao.

[@mrcatfish2100]

Looked like a cartoon lol

[@bigpimpen045]

That was like playing dodgeball in highschool running for the ball

[@narata1541]

LOL, I feel that one guy would run faster if his arms weren't flopping all over the place. 😂

[@BCK2318]

00:50........why is the person in the front running like they’re holding in Taco Bell diarrhea.

[@martyjrpowell1014]

I hope there is a bathroom on that helicopter

[@jordanhauser4311]

😂Laughing by myself at 10:00

[@lionemessi]

Fullll boost

[@Armadauzbekistan]

Show for camera's lol

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

@@martyjrpowell1014 yeah, it's just off to the side

[@mtnman1]

That girls run is cringey. Lol

[@Reconseal4050]

Boys.... The pizza has arrived! Lol 0:49

[@TheFilmMixer101]

The Way they ran LAWL

[@dodgechallenger2116]

It was their first time running

[@euridr2141]

Looking like forest gump lol

[@Jbharley91]

when mom makes pizza rolls lol

[@northerniltree]

These Coast Guard pilots should be issued scramble sedgeways to get to the chopper. Less embarrassing.

[@33none42]

squee gees..?

[@Angry.General1461]

That helicopter is defenseless if they were to be shot at. Why don't they just use an Apache?

[@ezwins1234]

@@Angry.General1461 It has a 50 caliber rifle and rotary cannon

[@Angry.General1461]

@@ezwins1234 rotary Cannon? You mean a Gatling gun? I don't see it. They didn't mention anything about the helicopter being armed.

[@universalenergy2311]

That’s hilarious. I was looking at comments and missed the running at first. Saw this comment then had to go back. All of the sudden Steven Segals running form doesn’t look so bad.

[@patrickjma4616]

0.50 😏bruh! WTF was tht 😂😂😂

[@Nighthawke70]

You try running in a poopy suit, in boots, and on a slick assed epoxy floor. It's not fun.

[@patrickjma4616]

@Bama Made its a matter of lifting feet the right way.. 😁😁 I guess training ain't that good..😄

[@rickfrank7934]

@@Nighthawke70 I have and never looked that dumb.

[@flybeep1661]

@@Nighthawke70 I can run better on ice.

[@fearlesswolfja9167]

😂😂😂

[@USAIRFORCE621]

My colleagues in Civil Air Patrol always do an outstanding job in these vital training intercept missions, because of Civil Air Patrol the USCG remains well prepared to respond to any airborne real world threat to our nation's capital and throughout the country!

[@kauaihawaii5836]

We got a MIG in airspace...scramble the HELICOPTER?!!!

[@lukeshaver1149]

The USCG helicopters are only used for intercepting small and/or slow flying aircraft.

[@Sabex4]

mig near white house air space ? no way

[@navrhy3075]

Luke Shaver there aren’t even guns on that Heli, how’s that supposed to be affective if the enemy does not comply?

[@trey3172]

@@navrhy3075 Did you not watch the whole video?

[@navrhy3075]

Trey Mount Yes, I did. When I was flying over Jamestown, RI we were intercepted by a Homeland Security Black hawk, that had guns aboard. I think the coast guard should at least have some sort of intimidation as well

[@TexasRob28]

Why didn't they give shout out to "Civil Air Patrol" !

[@matthewbrooder9414]

TexasRob28 ahhhh finally the comment I’ve been scrolling for! Semper Vigilans!

[@TexasRob28]

@@matthewbrooder9414 ,I was in CAP. Awesome organization!

[@largesoda1729]

Because when that happens, all the attention would be diverted to them

[@maximusaurelio828]

True...

[@travisprince7770]

+TexasRob28 Indeed it often seems we go unnoticed... Nonetheless its always cool to see our signature red, white, and blue show up on the big news networks! Semper Vigilans!

[@Sooner85]

Slow it down to .25 speed at 0.49 sec and get ready to die laughing 😂😂

[@martyjrpowell1014]

Did I laugh,yes Did I die,I don't think so

[@keenanwilliams3902]

Nelly Nell 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@williamarden5441]

Even better at 2x 😂

[@thezohan1960]

I was like either they got retards flying helicopters now or that's a chick.. after replaying several times I'm pretty sure its both.

[@weevil_man]

When She Says Yes On Valentines Day...

[@yessirskiii4704]

0:50 when bae says she’s home alone

[@Crankiebox99]

Lol

[@Martin-gf1hh]

Instead of running i wished they skipped to the chopper.

[@33none42]

Weeeee !!!!!

[@sjf1981]

Probably would have still looked more manly then those guys were running lol

[@tmseh]

With jazz hands.

[@DavidJohnson-rd5wy]

They walk if the plane in the airspace promise to only be after Trump!!!

[@Angry.General1461]

That helicopter is defenseless if they were to be shot at. Why don't they just use an Apache?

[@Agislife1960]

They went to school to learn how to fly helicopters, not play sports lol

[@mwnciboo]

Being a physically uncoordinated fuckstick- tends to proclude you being a pilot. The job requires excellent levels of hand-eye-precision-motor-function and the ability to withstand physical discomfort and G forces. The ability to run like a spazz not so much. Like being low IQ procludes you from being a surgeon or aeronautic engineer.

[@kevmehl]

Girlfriend: Want to hang out? Me: I’m busy Girlfriend: My parents aren’t home Me: 0:50

[@kevmehl]

JohnnyGotHisGun the cops trying to pull me over for speeding

[@evanandersen64]

I like how they utilized a United States Civil Air Patrol plane so realistic 😂

[@SpaceXPilot]

I just wish the Civil Air Patrol (AF auxiliary) got some shout out from this because they were apart of the exercise and the CAP work incredibly hard for what they accomplish.

[@rudolfyakich6653]

No nation in world history has done more for the safety of mariners than the UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.

[@thatman8987]

and they helped Flipper a lot. WD9598 over.

[@lds94891]

Two things you never want to hear as a pilot: “this is the department of homeland security/USCG you have enter restricted air space” and “grab a pen I have a number for you to call”

[@silntstl]

I was just explaining the dreaded ATC "got a pen" call today to some co workers. lol

[@operationNOBO]

That running at 0:50 should be reason enough to cut half of the Coast Guard budget.

[@egayetsk]

Gotta be a dare

[@Crankiebox99]

the CBS were probably forced them to run like that

[@thepaperchamp5827]

0:50 when she tells you she got 3 kids with 3 different daddies

[@ReaperCheGuevara]

You have to respect the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. You also have to respect the fact that many of these families were not getting paid during the Government shutdown. The fact that they're always responsive on a moment's notice is something you have to have respect for what they do.

[@JuanchiesHD]

10% of comments talking about the video 90% of the comments talking about the people running at 0:50

[@TotesMAGoats69]

3:17 "what do you look for?" "Agility, being nimble." I know he's not talking about the pilots.

[@Maverick___1]

The Coast Guard needs to be armed in that situation. It doesn’t make any sense at all

[@Ghost_Boy36]

Kinda surprising to be honest. The helicopters for drug introduction have a 50 cal machine gun.

[@NicholasLittlejohn]

They at least shouldn't have mentioned that. 50 cal could take down a small craft for sure.

[@Ghost_Boy36]

I agree.

[@Maverick___1]

They’ll wait until a Coast Guard helicopter is blown out of the sky and then they’ll start allowing them to be armed...🤷‍♂️

[@Ghost_Boy36]

Probably that or until a tragedy happens

[@Fadamor]

The "helicopter before the F-16" decision seems like a "WTF" moment, but the reality is that the unknown target's airspeed will determine who gets the first call, the Coast Guard - which can hang with slower single engine private planes a lot longer than an F-16 can, or the Air Force - who has much better aircraft to deal with corporate and commercial jets. As the training targets are always going to be the CAP's Cessna 182 or Gippsland GA-8 aircraft, the Air Force's F-16's will be called for training much less often than the Coast Guard will.

[@lanevandebrake]

It is a Civil Air Patrol plane XD that they intercepted and Civil Air Patrol is part of the USAF and are USAF Auxiliary- I just realized it was a training.

[@bump8429]

It’s an training exercise Lol this isn’t a real intercept my guy

[@N75911_]

Lil Something or other But the news folks sure made it seem that way.

[@theotherside931]

*Why were they running like that?*

[@flybeep1661]

Because they aren't used to running.

[@theotherside931]

@@flybeep1661 *Job is to tackle an emergency but they are not used to running?*

[@zoochase]

@@theotherside931 What I think he means is that is not normal. When I was in the CG, we were trained to always "walk" to the aircraft. Safety first, lol

[@cstrutherskgs]

It is fake running.

[@blackwatch6649]

She probably graduated from the Coast Guard Academy. Academy graduates are...interesting.

[@HebrewJerusalemPrince777]

0:50 when the Police hears there’s donuts in the station

[@joshuavirzi7451]

Anyone see civil air patrol?

[@Tigers357]

Yes.

[@batvigilante1827]

Lmao that run is so fake 😂

[@sithjohn80]

0:50 when I'm late to class

[@legolas7r]

I thought Area 51 is the most restricted airspace

[@johnrobertson7583]

Enigma wrapped in a conundrum deep fried in a cover-up. Even the airspace technically doesn’t exist. Shhhhhh.

[@labombao7725]

Area 51 does not exist. So technically they cant say it it

[@user-vp9lc9up6v]

@@johnrobertson7583 ive heard that somewhere

[@JP-uk9uc]

Uuugh... Fort Kocks with automated guns and such...

[@thatman8987]

shankar reddy the most restricted airspace is inside a plastic bag while breathing inwards.

[@flybyjose5161]

“Here we are live on the TaRmAcK”

[@Ace_5007]

"What is the most challenging part of the job? Running out from the hangar the most weirdest way possible. Lfmao

[@christopherschramko6001]

Shoutout to the Civil Air Patrol aircraft and its crew that was being used to train 1:06

[@ryanp3907]

Whoever CAP does an intercept mission like that pretty much everyone signs up for it lol

[@GEGO1916]

I so happy that I'm not the only one who got something out of that run

[@Angry.General1461]

That helicopter is defenseless if they were to be shot at. Why don't they just use an Apache?

[@orangebottle9657]

Apaches are one of the slowest helos in the fleet. I've heard that the Apaches have had to ask the CH47s and Blackhawks to slow down because they are too fast. For reference, a fully armed and fueled AH64D Apache needs to have a moving runway takeoff (like a plane) in order to get airborne. They are not capable of hover until they burn off excess fuel or release munitions.

[@theguyinthehelmet1875]

"What is the toughest question you've asked in an interview?!" Their way running out to the copter didn't bother me as much as the interviewer asking his questions. The copter people don't need to run in the air... but the interviewer needs to ask better questions. 🤣🤣🤣

[@alphajalloh8233]

I wish thy wouldn’t have shown the running part............ what thy look outdated

[@alfredozertuche784]

Lol wth is that aircraft going to do if the aircraft continues towards the White House scream at it. I really think the f16 should be sent first all the time you never know when your going to be tested. This is an accident waiting to happen.

[@ezwins1234]

The aircraft has a 50 caliber and rotary cannon on board

[@alfredozertuche784]

@@ezwins1234 oh ok I was like I e never seen a dolphin have a gun I thought they were only used for search and rescue. Just searched the mh-65c also carry a m240

[@dylanrichardson1946]

Boi the video said the helicopter is unarmed

[@fatbowe]

They have a Big microprophone...☻

[@alfredozertuche784]

@@fatbowe 🤣

[@mystryj4771]

I was in the army while I respect “coasties” for their service that running and mission need be looked at? Rather have a Apache or F16 scrambled then a unarmed helicopter

[@coastie126]

Because the military has no jurisdiction in the U.S.

[@mystryj4771]

So the Coast Guard is not military? Haha ok if you say so.. but seriously defending airspace our US airspace falls to who the state patrol??? Dude very laughable response common sense, will help you go very far in life my dude. Peace ✌🏾

[@coastie126]

I mispoke. The U.S.C.G. is an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which is federal law enforcement agency, the other 4 military branches are part of the Department of Defense (DOD) whose purpose is national security. I should have said the USCG is the only military branch with jurisdiction inside US. The Posse Comitatus Act limits the jurisdiction of the DOD inside US borders. This act was passed to prevent future violations like those committed by President Lincoln when he suspended Habeas Corpus. You can't send Apaches out everytime someone enters controlled airspace. Only when there is a threat. Don't worry there is one ready and waiting anyways. Those NORDAM guys are good too.

[@mystryj4771]

Again back to my statement that the coast guard specifically that “interdiction units” mission needs to be seriously looked at. If there’s no threat why scramble anyone including a unarmed helicopter that is going to call either Air Force or Navy/marine assets anyway??? That’s what people are commenting about, not including that horrible running.

[@coastie126]

@@mystryj4771 it's called officer presence. Just being there is usually enough to deter people. Sending the Coast Guard is inline with their duties and legally responsible. There is no need to scramble a jet or attack helicopter.

[@boujietomsworth307]

Thank you coast guard for keeping us safe 😉

[@DUBSTEP_KUSH305]

@0:50 IM RIDING SHOTGUN WEEEEE

[@pwilki8631]

I was in the USCG.......it worries me to know they have this job.

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

Salute to these service men and women.

[@willshearer5428]

Yeah drones are terrifying when you're 200 feet above one taking off from a Class B airspace as a student pilot. Drones are the worst thing ever released to the general public.

[@silntstl]

This was known as the NCR ( National Capitol Region) mission back in the mid 2000s and it wasn't originally slated for H-65 it was slated for the H-60. Eventually someone in DC decided that the 65 with its lack of APU startup could respond faster to known/perceived threats to the regions protected airspace.

[@Orca19904]

"Semper Paratus: Always Ready". No better example of that than these men and women.

[@AlexVidrov]

At the end they are afraid of drones. “Because it’s an accident waiting to happen”. Hh65 chasing a 172 out of the TFR is an accident waiting To happen when the 172 pushes the power all in and yanks the yoke back.

[@kristineducote8623]

Note that the Civil Air Patrol/ USAF Aux, plays the part of the plane in restricted area. Civil Air Patrol is a vital part of the Total Force of the USAF. They are uniformed civilians of the CAP/ USAF Aux. who volunteer their time to the nation. Working and training together make America’s military great. The Civil Air Patrol is tasked with emergency services, search and rescue, disaster relief, Homeland Security, and a vital Cadet Program as well as Aerospace Education.

[@Vladpryde]

I would like to see a door gunner with a 50-cal at the very least.

[@fcguy7]

The reporter constantly sounds like he is running out of breath and refuses to take a breath before finishing his sentence

[@nicholassantos2380]

They look as agile as an elephant in glass store

[@octokid13]

0:28 For Gods Sake, its not called the Tarmac, the area he is standing on is called the Helipad, and partly on the Taxiway. NO PART of an Airport is called the Tarmac.

[@shawnriddle3018]

How did we the people let are government get so big and so expensive while Americans cant even pay their bills?

[@american4697]

People shouldn't go into debt and get bills they cant pay.

[@travisprince7770]

Not sure what you're on about... We decided to protect our airspace after we lost thousands of American Lives in 9/11. Expensive? Sure. Not as expensive as having a Cessna crash through the White House, though.

[@Horizon301.]

Yes its funny how they are running but that’s just how it is, they aren’t athletes! It’s the same with firemen and some police officers. Leave it at that though, no need to make fun of these people protecting the country..

[@theguyinthehelmet1875]

Funny how the focus of this clip isn't on how they do their job... The reporter and his editing team didn't do their job either by protecting the image of the air men and women. 🤨😤🤣

[@joshm4999]

Chatta290 I mean, if they call a helipad/ramp the tarmac can they really be trusted?

[@johntaylor8907]

It is NOT the 'MOST' restricted but 'SOME of the MOST'. There's a big difference!!! And some of the aircraft are already identified before the Coast Guard take off but are just not responding to air traffic control. Again, big difference.

[@kylesmith9956]

If I move my arms as fast as I can it makes me feel like I’m running faster then the speed of sound lol

[@commonsense31]

Most beautiful helicopter and paint job

[@TheMilpitasguy]

So much for the intruder AC-130 from "Olympus Has Fallen" (and the F-22 that eventually intercepted it).

[@joshuauriarte452]

Just a FYI to everyone. This is not the coast guards job. This is DHS and USAF. And it's due to it being them unarmed and that's a huge risk. Helicopters are also to slow for a Chase.

[@Tiresomejackass]

Civil Air Patrol

[@matthewbrooder9414]

Brant Tanaka Semper Vigilans

[@momentum9824]

2:11 over a nuclear reactor !? 😮😑

[@Garland.Greene2296]

No that's a theme park....

[@Splexity]

that is a Civil Air Patrol airplane. the CAP is run by kids and they help with training exercises

[@zach_codedepression6868]

That's a cooling tower for the nuclear reactor

[@RaiderLeo69]

An unarmed coast guard helicopter to intercept unknown aircraft? And if the aircraft doesn’t comply you flash warning lights? Yeah, we should all feel much safer now!

[@patrickc5641]

It’s not just the coast guard that intercepts. But cool to see.

[@patrikrade147]

I'm just waiting for someone to make a meme out of these guys running

[@kananisha]

Unarmed "interceptors" is probably a few steps behind the curb

[@McHeisenburger]

It’s not called tarmac, ffs.

[@kimjong-un1136]

"I'm so worried about the drones". ...

[@flobie1kenobi]

love people always talking about aircraft that know nothing about aircraft

[@wildman7902]

that girl running in the front probably hates her life after all these terrible comments

[@WhoputhisXhere]

imagine if you were on the toilet and the siren began.

[@bobboberson2024]

LOL... That girl is a goofy sprinter!! "Nimble" doesn't come to mind.

[@generalturgidson4684]

I felt like I was watching Tommy Vercetti run in GTA at 0:50.

Yup... 100% coast guard fitness standards.

[@TheVikingSailor]

USCG- "We intercept Cessnas at night"................ USAF- "That's Cute"

[@Ct19991]

Nothing says more serious business than a flying caution cone

[@richrandall5146]

Not armed? Doesn’t make sense, that’s like sending an unarmed cop to see if a gun is needed at a robbery first..

[@717rocket]

This is a good mission for Coast Guard aviation.

[@southernwulf530]

Wonder if they would scramble because one pilot following the river north or south accidentally nicks the edge of the no fly zone.

[@gersonsalcedo]

Something gone wrong when cbs post production team rendered this video. It should be de-interlaced?

[@strawberryturtle550]

"T A R M A C"

[@StoutProper]

Yeah so where were they on 911 and how is a 140mph helicopter gonna intercept a 540 mph jumbo?

[@sethmiller8318]

Ugh. So tired of reporters saying the word tarmac. Ramp, apron, taxiway, runway. Holy crap it’s annoying.

[@scwhk1]

I honestly don't understand the logic. Why is coast guard assigned with the jod of protaling the sky?

[@door-to-doorhentaisalesman2978]

0:50 the guy at the front must be a hockey player.

[@MarkComer]

Bro why has no one taught her how to run properly?? 😂😂😂

[@BeansYT_]

When they opened the door I lost it

[@thezohan1960]

I could not got to war with a chick running into the battlefield like that! I'd die laughing before any shot was fired.

[@Danishmalikr]

At 0.50, That's how I run when I'm late to class

[@Brent0285]

walking to the chow hall Me: COLORS!! Platoon: 0:49

[@maxsteele20]

I'd say R-4808N is a tad more restricted in Nevada than Washington.

[@zoochase]

The Coast Guard is the the best at what they do but this is not their job. The secret service should have their own unit to do this. And "running" to the helicopter is not a thing. Like firefighters, walk fast, don't run. You can't help anyone if you get hurt on the way there.

[@laynlewis534]

Wow they actually did something

[@unitedstatesgaming1384]

That plane there showing is a Civil Air Patrol Cessna, that’s my people!

[@Americanblood76]

Nice piece of kit.

[@konastinkykid]

0:50 When the recess bell rings in 2nd grade.

[@_ChrisTooFast]

Well Andrews AFB isn't that far from Washington they have F-16's that could get within the airspace in a matter of minutes. A HH-65 does not have any sort of weaponry unless it is put on the side of the helicopter. I find it confusing a little of why there's no F-16's at Reagan National airport wouldn't you? I also don't like they didn't give credit to the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) a program that I am currently in and proud of being in it.

[@_ChrisTooFast]

A red helicopter isn't going to scare a terrorist that's for sure. What if an aircraft was much faster than an 175 mph helicopter? Like a jumbo jet it can go over 500 mph that's 3 or 4 times the speed of that helicopter. I would rely more on F-16's at at least scare the person in that aircraft that "hey your in restrictive airspace leave the area now". An F-16 looks more intimidating than a HH-65 is what I'm saying.

[@ulrek54321]

They couldn't give them a black hawk with some weapons? wtf is an unarmed rescue chopper gonna do...? "please go away, or we'll call another aircraft to harm you...which will take time long enough to reach your target...k thx..."