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    Coast Guard Hosts International Exercise [Image 2 of 5]

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    An aerial photograph of a Japan Coast Guard vessel designated PLH 22, captured from an elevated angle while underway at sea. The large white patrol ship features the 'Japan Coast Guard' name and blue diagonal stripe markings prominently displayed on its hull. The vessel appears to be a large patrol vessel with helicopter capabilities and multiple deck structures.

    PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    08.23.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zac Crawford  

    U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

    The Japanese Coast Guard Cutter Yashima makes its way here as part of Excercise Pacific Unity 2009, Aug. 23, 2009. Pacific Unity 2009 is a coordinated North Pacific Coast Guard Forum scenario that is focused on demonstrating the parter nation's ability to provide maritime assets during an excercise occuring in the Pacific Northwest. Japan, Russia, Canada and the United States are sending vessels to take part in the evolutions while two members of the forum, China and South Korea, will be participating as observers. Specifically, the partner nations will be coordinating simulated search and rescue, aids to navigation, law enforcement and security operations during the three day event. In addition, there will be opportunities for the crews participating to join together in social and cultural events aimed at building camaraderie and team work.

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    Date Taken: 08.23.2009
    Date Posted: 08.24.2009 03:47
    Photo ID: 197944
    VIRIN: 090823-G-1034C-022
    Resolution: 2545x1303
    Size: 2.06 MB
    Location: PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, US

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