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Multiple agencies gather at U.S. Coast Guard Station prior to the Red Bull Air Race

BELLE ISLE, Mich. -- U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Canadian Law Enforcement authorities, Detroit Police and Michigan State Police used the Coast Guard station here as a staging point prior to enforcing a security zone on the Detroit River, June 13, 2009. The security zone kept the river clear of recreational and commercial traffic during the Red Bull Air Race, held in Windsor, Ontario. (U.S. Guard photo/PA3 George Degener)

ALPENA, Mich. -- The crew of auxiliary-operated Coast Guard Station Alpena stands in front of their new building after a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 27, 2009. The building was renovated under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. To read the feature on the new station click here. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo/PA3 Brandon Blackwell)

The crew of auxiliary-operated Coast Guard Station Alpena, Mich., stands in front of their new building.