Photo Release: Coast Guard member returns to Juneau after year-long deployment in Ira

[The Patriot]

JUNEAU, Alaska - Cmdr. James Robertson is greeted by family, friends and shipmates in Juneau International Airport after returning from a year-long deployment in Iraq implementing a port security program Jan. 28, 2011.

Robertson, a New Jersey native, constantly traveled while in Iraq to engage and mentor area leaders on port security and to assess Iraq's seaports.

Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios.

JUNEAU, Alaska - Coast Guard Cmdr. James Robertson walks with his family at the Juneau International Airport after returning from a year long deployment in Iraq January 28, 2011.

Robertson was the officer-in-charge of the Port Advisory Coordinating Element where he worked directly with the government of Iraq, port authority and maritime industry to develop and implement a port security program that meets international standards.

Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios.






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