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Seaman Michael D. Hilbert tosses a heaving line to Petty Officer 3rd Class David W. Feather and Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher G. Mosgrober during a towing drill conducted by crewmembers of Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light, N.J., Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.

Members of Station Barnegat Light conduct drills with a standardization team every two years to assess their readiness to respond to mariners in need of assistance.

(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lindberg)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert M. Kotowski, a Vessel Boarding and Security Team member, scans the openings where someone could be hiding on a roll on-roll off cargo vessel in Baltimore, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert M. Kotowski, a Vessel Boarding and Security Team member, scans the openings where someone could be hiding on a roll on-roll off cargo vessel in Baltimore, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.

Kotowski must thoroughly check any voids and spaces to ensure that no personnel are left on the vessel.

(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill)

A boat crew from Coast Guard Station Philadelphia practices tactical maneuvers in the Delaware River Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008.

A boat crew from Coast Guard Station Philadelphia practice tactical maneuvers in the Delaware River, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008.

The crew at Station Philadelphia is required to be trained in tactical boat maneuvers to protect critical maritime vessels and infrastructure.

(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Crystalynn A. Kneen)

 


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