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    USCGC Kukui underway [Image 25 of 27]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard member stands on the deck of a vessel holding an M16/M4-style rifle while raising one hand in a signaling gesture. The setting appears to be open ocean with a rocky, vegetated island or outcropping visible in the background. A small orange vessel or object is visible on the water in the mid-distance.

    VAVA'U, TONGA

    03.14.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Melissa McKenzie 

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Duran, a boatswain's mate, stands shark watch and makes a chopping motion toward the person in the water as the USCGC Kukui (WLB 203) Cutter Boat-Large crew recovers "Oscar" during a man overboard drill near Vava'u, Tonga, March 14, 2016. During a man overboard scenario, the ship's rescue swimmer enters the water from the CB-L and as a safety precaution, a watch is placed to discourage any sharks from swimming toward the people in the water. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa E. McKenzie/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.14.2016
    Date Posted: 03.21.2016 19:53
    Photo ID: 2467862
    VIRIN: 140316-G-MT091-006
    Resolution: 4128x3428
    Size: 491.57 KB
    Location: VAVA'U, TO
    Web Views: 62
    Downloads: 2

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