Maj. Gen. James Hartsell, chief of staff, U.S. Pacific Command, salutes the side boys while embarking USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC 722) July 20, 2016. Hartsell’s visit to Morgenthau was a professional exchange between the U.S. Coast Guard and Pacific Command who work cooperatively in the Pacific area of responsibility. “Side boys” refers to a ceremonial formation of crewmembers who render honors to dignitaries embarking and disembarking a ship. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Brandon Newman/Released)
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