Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael R. Franco (far right), a machinery technician assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, home-ported in New London, Conn. Franco is supervising the Coast Guard Academy Cadets during a plugging evolution while transiting along the California coast, Tuesday, July 29, 2008. The purpose of this drill is not only to teach the cadets how to plug a hole if a vessel is taking on water, but also they are taught teamwork and communication skills. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jetta H. Disco)
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