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    U.S., Philippine Coast Guards hold joint pre-exercise engagements in Guam [Image 1 of 13]

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    A group of military or law enforcement personnel are gathered at a dock alongside a patrol boat flying an American flag. The scene appears to be a briefing or boarding operation at a tropical maritime location with vivid turquoise water. Personnel are wearing a mix of blue camouflage uniforms and orange life vests, suggesting a joint or multi-agency operation.

    SANTA RITA, GUAM

    06.09.2026

    Photo by Lt. Melissa Reilly 

    U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam

    Members of the BRP Gabriela Silang prepare to get underway with Station Apra Harbor, in Guam, on June 10, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard completed a series of joint pre-exercise engagements in and around Guam from June 8–13, 2026, as the Philippine Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel BRP Gabriela Silang transited toward Hawai’i for its first-ever participation in the Rim of the Pacific exercise. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Melissa Reilly)

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    Date Taken: 06.09.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 22:51
    Photo ID: 9754980
    VIRIN: 260610-G-EO353-5256
    Resolution: 2000x1500
    Size: 1021.63 KB
    Location: SANTA RITA, GU
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    A group of military or law enforcement personnel are gathered at a dock alongside a patrol boat flying an American flag. The scene appears to be a briefing or boarding operation at a tropical maritime location with vivid turquoise water. Personnel are wearing a mix of blue camouflage uniforms and orange life vests, suggesting a joint or multi-agency operation.
    A group of military personnel in digital camouflage uniforms, along with several civilians in casual attire, are gathered in a narrow interior corridor or compartment of what appears to be a naval vessel. One person in the foreground is taking a group selfie with a smartphone while others wave and smile at the camera. The scene appears to be a friendly, informal interaction between personnel of different nationalities or branches.
    A United States Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) with hull number 45753 is underway at high speed on open blue water. An armed crew member is visible on the bow, and a smaller orange inflatable vessel is visible to the right. The image appears to depict a law enforcement or interdiction operation.
    A briefing or training session is taking place in a classroom or conference room setting with military and law enforcement personnel. A person in blue coveralls stands at the front addressing a mixed group of uniformed individuals, some wearing tactical vests and life preservers. The attendees appear to represent multiple agencies or nations based on the variety of uniforms present.
    A basketball game is being played indoors on a hardwood court between two teams — one wearing orange jerseys labeled 'Coast Guard' and the other wearing blue jerseys. A ball is visible in the air near the basket, suggesting a shot attempt is in progress. The facility appears to be a modern gymnasium with padded blue walls and large windows.
    A group of approximately 25-30 individuals pose for a team photo on an indoor basketball court. The group is divided into two teams, one wearing blue numbered pinnies/jerseys and the other wearing orange shirts. The court floor features a circular emblem reading 'United States of America,' suggesting this is a U.S. government or military facility.
    The image shows a group of military personnel in a hallway, engaged in what appears to be a friendly exchange or briefing. Personnel on the left are wearing Philippine Navy digital camouflage uniforms with visible Philippine flag patches, while personnel on the right are wearing U.S. Coast Guard blue coverall uniforms. The interaction appears cordial and informal, suggesting a bilateral military visit or exchange program.
    A group of military personnel pose for a formal group photo in front of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam building. The group includes three individuals in solid navy blue U.S. Coast Guard uniforms and approximately ten individuals in blue digital camouflage uniforms consistent with the Philippine Coast Guard or Philippine Navy. The photo appears to document an official visit or joint training exchange between U.S. and Philippine maritime forces.
    A U.S. Coast Guard officer is shaking hands with a Philippine military officer in what appears to be a briefing or operations room. The meeting appears to be a formal bilateral military engagement, with several Philippine Navy/Coast Guard personnel present in the background. A large nautical/geographic map of the Pacific region is visible on the wall behind them.
    The image shows the bridge/wheelhouse of a vessel with several personnel in dark naval uniforms, one of whom displays a Philippine flag patch on their sleeve. Through the bridge windows, a large white vessel with red markings is visible on the open sea in the background. The personnel appear to be monitoring navigation equipment and conducting operations.
    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel numbered 1143 is underway on open blue ocean waters. The white cutter displays the distinctive Coast Guard diagonal red stripe and shield emblem on its bow. A coastline with buildings and vegetation is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    The image is taken from the deck of a white vessel looking out across deep blue open ocean toward a second white ship in the middle distance. The distant vessel appears to be a coast guard or patrol ship, identifiable by a diagonal red stripe on its hull. A landmass or island is faintly visible on the horizon in the background.
    An aerial stern view of the Philippine Coast Guard vessel 'Gabriela Silang' underway on open blue ocean waters. The ship's crew is assembled in formation on multiple deck levels, suggesting a formal ceremony or official occasion. A red and white flag (Philippine flag) is visible flying from the mast.

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