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U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Bushey, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Venice, La., briefs Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, left, before a visit by President Barack Obama in Venice, La., May 2, 2010.

U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Bushey, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Venice, La., briefs Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, left, before a visit by President Barack Obama in Venice, La., May 2, 2010.

U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Bushey, officer-in-charge of Coast Guard Station Venice, La., briefs Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, left, before a visit by President Barack Obama in Venice, La., May 2, 2010.

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