Chilean Navy hosts Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star commanding officer at First Naval Zone Headquarters building [Image 2 of 5]

VALPARAíSO, CHILE

03.20.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aidan Cooney 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Chilean Navy Rear Adm. Juan Zúñiga, Commander of the First Naval Zone, and U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Keith Ropella, Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) shake hands after exchanging gifts at the Headquarters of the First Naval Zone, Valparaíso, Chile, March 20, 2023. The U.S. and Chile have a long history of commitment and partnerships, and 2023 marks the 200th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. This port call marks one of the many cooperative activities between the Chilean Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aidan Cooney)

• Date Taken: 03.20.2023
• Date Posted: 03.21.2023 19:20
• Photo ID: 7693668
• VIRIN: 230320-G-SL960-0002
• Resolution: 1600x1066
• Size: 144.19 KB
• Location: VALPARAíSO, CL