USCGC Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126), HMNZS Otago (P148) conduct professional exchange [Image 3 of 10]

AMERICAN SAMOA

08.05.2019

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir                  

U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific

Lt. Cmdr. Ben Martin, commanding officer of HMNZS Otago (P148) stands for a photo with Lt. James Provost, commanding officer of USCGC Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) after discussing mission, challenges and comparing shipboard life in the region while in American Samoa Aug. 5, 2019. Martin is holding Otago's symbol of command, a hoe, which is both a paddle and weapon in Maori history. The koru pattern on the blade is typical of South Island Maori design. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir/Released)

• Date Taken: 08.05.2019
• Date Posted: 08.14.2019 01:34
• Photo ID: 5665800
• VIRIN: 190805-G-IA651-3402
• Resolution: 3024x4032
• Size: 3.09 MB
• Location: AS