Members of the Nigerian navy stand in formation as
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Members of the Nigerian navy stand in formation as members of the U.S. Coast Guard disembark the decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin during a ceremony in North Charleston, S.C., to transfer the ship to the Nigerian navy Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Nigeria's minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, said the ship will strengthen Nigeria's capability to safeguard the country's waters and offshore resources. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen)
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africa
transfer
maritime
nigerian
decommissioning
coast guardsman
coast guard
dhs
military
nigeria
department of homeland security
nigerian navy
gallatin
foreign relations
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nns okpabana
nigeria navy
petty officer 1st class lauren jorgensen
u s coast guard district 7 padet jacksonville
north charleston
former coast guard cutter gallatin transfered to nigerian navy
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07/05/2014
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