Sailors from the USCG and Australian Navy pose on the deck of the USCGC Oliver Henry - 220831-G-G0020-605

The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew stand for a photo with Royal Australian Navy colleagues as they arrive in Cairns for engagements with Australian Defence and Home Affairs partners and local representatives, Aug. 31, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a routine deployment in Oceania as part of Operation Blue Pacific, working alongside Allies, building maritime domain awareness, and sharing best practices with partner nation navies and coast guards. Op Blue Pacific is an overarching multi-mission U.S. Coast Guard endeavor promoting security, safety, sovereignty, and economic prosperity in Oceania while strengthening relationships with our regional partners. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy USCGC Oliver Henry)
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