(KAUNAKAKAI, Hawaii) -- U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Manson Brown (left), the 14th District Commander, Lt. Charlotte Mundy, Kiska's commanding officer, and Lt. Gordon Hood, Coast Guard Cutter Kittiwake's commanding officer join Molokai residents, chanters and game participants for a photo oportunity prior to the open ceremony of the Ka Molokai Makahiki festival, Jan. 30, 2010.
Coast Guardsmen from units on Kauai and Maui partnered with local Coast Guard Auxiliarists on Molokai to celebrate the Hawaiian tradition of giving gifts to the "alii" (the ruling chief) and compete in team games during the festival.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo/PA3 Michael De Nyse)
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