U.S. Coast Guard cutter VOSS - ATLANTIC
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GULF OF MEXICO - Crewmembers from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne prepare to bring a Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System back on board the ship following the successful collection of oil from the Gulf, May 8, 2010. VOSS is used to help remove oil from the surface of the ocean. The U.S. Coast Guard is working in partnership with BP, local residents, and other federal agencies to aid in preventing the spread of oil following the April 20 explosion on the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathen E. Davis.
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08/05/2010
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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