Department of State
Commanding officer of Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., speaks to members of foreign military during their visit to the training center. The group is participating in an international training opportunity designed to familiarize foreign military members with the Coast Guard as well as to learn about American history and culture. Twenty-seven countries have members participating in this class. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards/Released)

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Photo by: Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards |  VIRIN: 161026-G-PA999-002.JPG
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