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    Coast Guard Hosts International Exercise [Image 4 of 5]

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    An aerial photograph of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter underway on open ocean waters. The vessel bears hull number 726 and the 'U.S. COAST GUARD' designation prominently painted on its hull, along with the distinctive diagonal racing stripe. The ship appears to be on active patrol, with a helicopter visible on the flight deck.

    PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    08.23.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zac Crawford  

    U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

    The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett makes its way here as part of Excercise Pacific Unity 2009, Aug. 23, 2009. Pacific Unity 2009 is a coordinated North Pacific Coast Guard Forum scenario that is focused on demonstrating the parter nation's ability to provide maritime assets during an excercise occuring in the Pacific Northwest. Japan, Russia, Canada and the United States are sending vessels to take part in the evolutions while two members of the forum, China and South Korea, will be participating as observers. Specifically, the partner nations will be coordinating simulated search and rescue, aids to navigation, law enforcement and security operations during the three day event. In addition, there will be opportunities for the crews participating to join together in social and cultural events aimed at building camaraderie and team work.

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    Date Taken: 08.23.2009
    Date Posted: 08.24.2009 03:48
    Photo ID: 197946
    VIRIN: 090823-G-1034C-039
    Resolution: 2824x1456
    Size: 2.25 MB
    Location: PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, US

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