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    U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751), RIMPAC 2014 [Image 13 of 13]

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    A large group of U.S. Coast Guard personnel in matching blue uniforms and caps are assembled on what appears to be the flight deck of a Coast Guard cutter. A senior officer or official stands facing the group from the left side of the frame, appearing to address or brief the assembled crew. A helicopter with an orange fuselage is partially visible in the background.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    07.16.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Manda Emery 

    Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet           

    Rear Adm. Cari B. Thomas, the Coast Guard Fourteenth District commander, visits the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) July, 16, 2014, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to August 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Manda M. Emery/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.16.2014
    Date Posted: 07.17.2014 23:57
    Photo ID: 1452804
    VIRIN: 140716-G-HN254-582
    Resolution: 2048x1367
    Size: 360.85 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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    A group of approximately 20 individuals pose for a group photo on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck, with a red and white helicopter visible in the background. The group includes uniformed military/coast guard personnel in tactical gear and helmets, as well as several civilians in casual clothing. The setting suggests a joint military exercise, rescue operation, or official visit at sea.
    The image shows a view from the flight deck of a naval vessel looking out toward a larger replenishment or auxiliary ship sailing in open ocean. A crew member in an orange safety vest stands on the starboard side of the flight deck observing the other vessel. The scene appears to depict a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or formation sailing operation under partly cloudy skies.
    A large gray naval warship bearing the hull number '171' is underway on open blue ocean waters. A smaller vessel is visible to the left of the warship, appearing to be a rigid inflatable boat or small craft. The image appears to be taken from another vessel, as railing is visible in the lower right corner.
    A large gray naval warship bearing hull number '171' is underway on open blue ocean waters. A smaller rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with personnel wearing orange life vests is operating nearby, moving at speed. A second vessel is faintly visible on the horizon in the background.
    A large gray naval warship bearing hull number '171' is underway on open blue ocean waters. Two small rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) with personnel aboard are approaching or departing the warship, suggesting a small boat operations exercise or personnel transfer. The sea conditions appear moderately rough with visible wave action and whitecaps.
    A rigid inflatable boat (RIB) is underway at speed on open blue ocean water, carrying approximately six to seven personnel in military/naval gear. The personnel are wearing helmets and life vests, and a red flag with yellow star and markings is visible aboard the vessel. The image appears to document a Chinese naval or coast guard operation or exercise.
    A heavily equipped military personnel wearing blue digital camouflage uniform and helmet is visible on what appears to be a naval vessel. The soldier is carrying a shotgun on their back and wearing full tactical gear including body armor, knee pads, and tactical goggles. A shoulder patch with Chinese characters reading '中国人民解放军特种部队' (PLA Special Forces) is clearly visible.
    The image shows armed military personnel in blue digital camouflage uniforms conducting what appears to be a maritime boarding or vessel security operation. The lead soldier is equipped with full tactical gear including a helmet with visor, body armor, and an assault rifle. Supporting personnel wearing orange life vests are visible in the background on what appears to be a naval vessel.
    A group of armed military personnel in blue digital camouflage uniforms and helmets are boarding or moving along the deck of a naval vessel. They are equipped with tactical gear, body armor, and firearms, suggesting a maritime boarding exercise or operation. One individual in the background wears a high-visibility orange safety vest, and another wears a reflective yellow vest, indicating possible observer or safety roles.
    The image shows a formal meeting or greeting between U.S. Coast Guard personnel and what appears to be Chinese military/naval personnel aboard a vessel. A female U.S. Coast Guard officer wearing a name tag reading 'THOMAS' is shaking hands with a person in Chinese military camouflage uniform, blue helmet, and orange safety vest marked with Chinese characters. The interaction appears to be an official bilateral military or coast guard exchange.
    Two military personnel are shaking hands on what appears to be a ship's flight deck or open deck at sea. One individual wears a U.S. Coast Guard blue uniform with a cap bearing 'U.S. Coast Guard' insignia and rank devices, while the other wears blue digital camouflage consistent with People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) uniform, an orange safety vest, and a blue helmet. The setting and attire suggest a formal bilateral military exchange or joint exercise at sea.
    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel is conducting a maritime operation at sea, with personnel in orange life vests and blue helmets observing or participating in a small rigid inflatable boat (RIB) deployment. A second small boat with personnel is visible in the water alongside the larger vessel, and a larger warship is visible on the horizon in the background. The scene appears to be a joint maritime exercise or boarding operation in open blue ocean waters.
    A large group of U.S. Coast Guard personnel in matching blue uniforms and caps are assembled on what appears to be the flight deck of a Coast Guard cutter. A senior officer or official stands facing the group from the left side of the frame, appearing to address or brief the assembled crew. A helicopter with an orange fuselage is partially visible in the background.

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