CAPE MAY, N.J.-- (April 2, 2007) Seaman Zekiel Schobernd, originally from Normal, Ill., prepares to raise colors aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Dependable. Schobernd is dressed in a desert operational uniform for his departure to support the Coast Guard's mission in the Middle East. USCG photo by PA1 John Edwards.

CAPE MAY, N.J. -- (April 2, 2007) Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Gurnovich takes fuel soundings aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Dependable. Soundings are a way to measure the amount of fuel in a tank and are part of the engineers' daily duties. USCG photo by PA1 John Edwards

CAPE MAY, N.J.-- (April 2, 2007) Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Raley prepares the days lunch aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Dependable. The Dependable has approximately 96 crewmembers assigned to it. USCG Photo by PA1 John Edwards

CAPE MAY, N.J.-- (April 2, 2007) Fireman Manuel Morales uses a make shift paint brush to touchup areas in the engine room aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Dependable. Firemen work in the engineering departments aboard cutters and regularly maintain the upkeep of the engines, boilers and air conditioning plants. USCG Photo by PA1 John Edwards

CAPE MAY, N.J. --(April 2, 2007) Seaman William K. Nagy applies a fresh coat of paint to the Coast Guard Cutter Dependable. The Dependable is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Cape May. USCG Photo by PA1 John Edwards.