111220-N-ZZ999-220 UMM QASR, Iraq (Dec. 20, 2011) U.S. Coast Guardsmen Boatswain?s Mate 2nd class Brodie MacDonald (center), assigned to USCGC Adak (WPB 1333), explains the use of the heaving line bag to Iraqi Navy sailors during a professional exchange. 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 port 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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