111220-N-ZZ999-210 UMM QASR, Iraq (Dec. 20, 2011) U.S. Coast Guardsmen Boatswain?s Mate 2nd class Brodie MacDonald (left) explains how to secure line around a bollard, while Boatswain?s Mate Seaman David Killough (center) demonstrates wrapping the line, during a professional exchange with Iraqi Navy sailors aboard USCGC Adak (WPB 1333). Adak is the first U.S. military ship to conduct a port visit to Iraq following the official end of the war, and the last U.S. military port visit for 2011. Adak is assigned to Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/released)
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