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    A group of individuals wearing U.S. Coast Guard uniforms are gathered in what appears to be a galley or mess hall aboard a vessel. The central figure is wearing a colorful sombrero and has both fists raised in a playful boxing stance, facing two other personnel who mirror the gesture. The atmosphere appears lighthearted and celebratory, with someone in the foreground recording the moment on a small camera.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    03.12.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Melissa McKenzie 

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    Petty Officer 2nd Class Lana Port, a yeoman, and Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Mills, engineering officer, face off during a rock, paper, scissors tournament with Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Bredesen, an electrician's mate, refereeing while underway aboard USCGC Kukui (WLB 203) in the Pacific Ocean, March 12, 2016. During patrol, the crew participates in a variety of morale events to build comraderie and boost morale. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa E. McKenzie/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.12.2016
    Date Posted: 03.21.2016 20:05
    Photo ID: 2467846
    VIRIN: 120316-G-MT091-019
    Resolution: 5136x3141
    Size: 568.25 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 110
    Downloads: 3

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