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    Three military/law enforcement personnel are seated at a conference table in what appears to be a formal meeting or briefing. The group includes individuals in different uniforms: camouflage, a light blue naval/air force uniform with shoulder epaulettes, and a dark navy Coast Guard uniform. The woman on the right, whose name tag reads 'BALBI' and whose uniform is labeled 'COAST GUARD,' appears to be speaking.

    SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

    04.01.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lally 

    U.S. Coast Guard - Awards

    SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE — Petty Officer 2nd Class Teresa Balbi, a Portuguese interpreter aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis (WMEC-910), interprets training objectives Monday, April 1, 2019 to members of the São Tomé & Príncipe Coast Guard, Brazilian and Portuguese Navies in São Tomé & Príncipe. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lally

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    Date Taken: 04.01.2019
    Date Posted: 05.28.2019 08:45
    Photo ID: 5399284
    VIRIN: 190401-G-TM873-1075
    Resolution: 2100x1500
    Size: 402.64 KB
    Location: ST
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