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    USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) Patrol [Image 9 of 19]

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    A group of people are silhouetted against a vivid aurora borealis (Northern Lights) display in the night sky. The aurora exhibits strong green and purple/violet curtains of light stretching vertically across the sky. The foreground figures are completely dark, creating a dramatic contrast with the luminous atmospheric phenomenon above.

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    08.17.2022

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban 

    U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

    A group of crew members aboard USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) pose for a silhouetted group photo underneath the Aurora Borealis, North Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 18, 2022. The Bear is on the second half of its North Atlantic patrol and is working in tandem with the Northern Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)

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    Date Taken: 08.17.2022
    Date Posted: 08.21.2022 22:09
    Photo ID: 7381098
    VIRIN: 220818-G-OS937-1068
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 9.78 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
    Web Views: 48
    Downloads: 5

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    A large iceberg floats in open, dark blue ocean water under a clear blue sky with minimal cloud cover. The iceberg displays multiple jagged peaks and a textured, weathered surface with visible blue-tinted ice in shadowed crevices. Small waves are visible at the waterline around the base of the iceberg.
    A large white iceberg dominates the left foreground of the image, with a U.S. Coast Guard cutter vessel visible in the middle distance to the right. The ship appears to be patrolling or monitoring the iceberg in open ocean waters under clear blue skies. The scene likely depicts an International Ice Patrol or similar maritime safety operation.
    The image depicts two large icebergs rising dramatically from a dark, choppy ocean. The icebergs display varied textures, including smooth curved surfaces and heavily eroded, craggy faces, illuminated by strong directional sunlight. Small waves are visible at the base of the icebergs, suggesting active ocean movement.
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    A large, towering iceberg rises dramatically from dark, choppy ocean waters under a clear blue sky. The iceberg displays multiple peaks and smooth, striated surfaces with a deep blue-white coloration, indicating significant age and density. Sunlight reflects off both the water surface and the upper portions of the iceberg, creating strong contrast between light and shadow.
    Four personnel wearing US Coast Guard orange immersion suits and black helmets pose for a photo on a small inflatable boat with a large iceberg visible in the background. All four individuals are making 'shaka' hand gestures and appear to be in good spirits. The setting suggests an Arctic or Antarctic operational environment with calm, blue waters.
    The image shows a large iceberg floating in open ocean waters under a clear blue sky. The iceberg features a prominent peaked summit and multiple irregular formations, with waves actively crashing against its base. The foreground shows choppy dark blue ocean water photographed from a low, near-water-level perspective.
    A smiling U.S. Coast Guard member is seated on a small rigid inflatable boat (RIB) in open ocean waters. They are wearing full cold-water survival gear including an orange immersion suit, black helmet, and sunglasses. A large iceberg is visible in the background under clear blue skies.
    A group of people are silhouetted against a vivid aurora borealis (Northern Lights) display in the night sky. The aurora exhibits strong green and purple/violet curtains of light stretching vertically across the sky. The foreground figures are completely dark, creating a dramatic contrast with the luminous atmospheric phenomenon above.
    An aerial view of a U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) numbered 26265 underway at speed on open blue water. The vessel carries multiple crew members dressed in red survival suits and is equipped with an American flag and navigation equipment. The boat is creating a prominent white wake as it moves forward.
    A U.S. Coast Guard rigid inflatable boat (RIB) numbered 26265 is underway at speed on open ocean waters. Four crew members wearing red survival suits and helmets are visible aboard the vessel. The boat is creating a significant wake, indicating high-speed operation.
    A person wearing a USCGC Bear, Portsmouth, VA uniform is working with a compressed gas cylinder and pressure regulator assembly. They appear to be connecting or adjusting a regulator with multiple gauges to a gas cylinder. The activity suggests routine equipment maintenance or gas cylinder servicing aboard or associated with a US Coast Guard vessel.
    A young person wearing a navy blue USCG (United States Coast Guard) Portsmouth t-shirt is working on what appears to be a compressed gas or diving equipment assembly, including a regulator and pressure gauge. They have ear protection pushed up on their head and are focused intently on adjusting or connecting components. The setting appears to be on the deck of a Coast Guard vessel.
    A firefighter in full personal protective equipment is ascending a metal staircase or ladder on what appears to be a ship or industrial vessel. The low-angle upward perspective creates a dramatic composition with the sun backlighting the figure against a partly cloudy sky. The individual is fully equipped with turnout gear, SCBA mask, helmet, and gloves.
    A firefighter or emergency responder is wearing full protective gear including a black SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) face mask and a red/black helmet with a yellow reflective stripe and raised visor. The individual appears to be inside a confined or enclosed space, possibly a vessel or building interior. The image is taken at close range with a shallow depth of field, with another person or equipment partially visible in the foreground.
    A firefighter or emergency responder is visible wearing full protective gear including a red helmet with a clear visor and a full-face respirator/SCBA mask. The environment is filled with smoke or haze, suggesting an active emergency or training scenario. The individual is partially obscured behind a wall or doorframe, peering into a smoke-filled space.
    A male firefighter in turnout gear is holding a two-way radio/walkie-talkie up to his mouth, appearing to communicate during an operation or training exercise. He is wearing a tan/brown fire-resistant jacket with yellow reflective trim and MSA brand SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) harness straps visible across his chest. The image is taken in a low-light indoor environment with shallow depth of field.
    Two MSA Ultra Elite full-face respirator masks are resting on a red surface, likely a fire truck or emergency equipment storage unit. Both masks are black with tan/brown head straps and feature large panoramic visors with central breathing valves. The background shows blurred yellow/orange industrial or emergency equipment.
    A person is visible through a transparent cylindrical or dome-shaped enclosure, illuminated by intense blue/ultraviolet light in an otherwise dark environment. The blue lighting creates dramatic reflections and highlights on the curved transparent surface. The scene has a scientific, industrial, or artistic installation quality to it.

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