ARABIAN SEA -- Lt. Harry Greene, along with other crewmembers aboard Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell, man the rails to render honors to passing vessels during the practice run for AMAN '09 while underway here, March 9, 2009.
As many as 38 countries have confirmed their presence during the exercise. AMAN '09 will have 11 actively participating countries that will incorporate their ships, maritime aircrafts, and special forces for the scheduled events. Along with the US the other visiting countries participating in the exercise include Australia, Bangladesh, China, France, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nigeria, Turkey and the U.K. (Coast Guard photo/by Petty Officer 3rd Class David R. Marin)