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In this photo by the U.S. Coast Guard, Fireman Mitchell Motlagh, a crewmember aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Legare, prepares an emergency medical kit on the deck of the helicopter hangar at the cutter's battle dress station, during a general quarters emergency, Thursday, July 16, 2009.
Motlagh, a native of Keller, Texas, is at his first duty station since graduation from Coast Guard boot camp and underway for his first sea patrol, as well, in support of the Africa Partnership Station mission, that will take him and the crew of the Legare to several countries off the west and central coast of Africa.
Under the direction of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa in support of the U.S. Navy's 6th Fleet, the Legare will focus on three primary areas critical to development of maritime safety and security maritime professionals, maritime domain awareness and maritime infrastructure.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas M. Blue)
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