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    Coast Guard Hosts International Exercise [Image 3 of 5]

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    An aerial photograph of a Russian Coast Guard vessel numbered 160, with 'БЕРЕГОВАЯ ОХРАНА' (Береговая Охрана, meaning 'Coast Guard') painted in large white letters on the hull. The ship features a dark blue hull with a brown/red deck, white superstructure, and various radar and communication equipment. It is underway on open water in calm sea conditions.

    PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    08.23.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zac Crawford  

    U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

    The Russian Border Guard Vessel Vorovskiy 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 03:50
    Photo ID: 197948
    VIRIN: 090823-G-1034C-026
    Resolution: 2974x1315
    Size: 2.42 MB
    Location: PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON, US

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