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  • NEWS - Japaner demonstrieren gegen US Waffenstützpunkt in Okinava
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    NEWS - Japaner demonstrieren gegen US Waffenstützpunkt in Okinava
    May 16, 2018 - Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan - A woman protester block construction vehicles from entering the construction site during anti U.S. base protest outside of the US Base Camp Schwab on May 16, 2018 in Nago, Okinawa prefecture, Japan. Anti-U.S base protesters stage a sit-in protest at the gate of the U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Schwab blocking the passage of construction vehicles mobilized by the Japanese government to slow down the on-going relocation of the new U.S Airbase Station in Henoko (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • NEWS - Japaner demonstrieren gegen US Waffenstützpunkt in Okinava
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    NEWS - Japaner demonstrieren gegen US Waffenstützpunkt in Okinava
    May 16, 2018 - Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan - Protesters with placards block construction vehicles from entering the construction site during anti U.S. base protest outside of the U.S Base Camp Schwab on May 16, 2018 in Nago, Okinawa prefecture, Japan. Anti-U.S base protesters stage a sit-in protest at the gate of the U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Schwab blocking the passage of construction vehicles mobilized by the Japanese government to slow down the on-going relocation of the new U.S Airbase Station in Henoko (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • NEWS - Japaner demonstrieren gegen US Waffenstützpunkt in Okinava
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    NEWS - Japaner demonstrieren gegen US Waffenstützpunkt in Okinava
    May 16, 2018 - Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan - Protesters with placards block construction vehicles from entering the construction site during anti U.S. base protest outside of the U.S Base Camp Schwab on May 16, 2018 in Nago, Okinawa prefecture, Japan. Anti-U.S base protesters stage a sit-in protest at the gate of the U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Schwab blocking the passage of construction vehicles mobilized by the Japanese government to slow down the on-going relocation of the new U.S Airbase Station in Henoko (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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  • REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
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    REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Carlos Tischler/REX/Shutterstock (9644758b)
    Workers at the REV Group mask factory are seen painting masks of U.S president Donald Trump
    Donald Trump mask manufacturing, Cuernavaca, Mexico - 27 Apr 2018

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  • REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
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    REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Carlos Tischler/REX/Shutterstock (9644758h)
    Workers at the REV Group mask factory are seen painting masks of U.S president Donald Trump
    Donald Trump mask manufacturing, Cuernavaca, Mexico - 27 Apr 2018

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  • REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
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    REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Carlos Tischler/REX/Shutterstock (9644758f)
    Workers at the REV Group mask factory are seen painting masks of U.S president Donald Trump
    Donald Trump mask manufacturing, Cuernavaca, Mexico - 27 Apr 2018

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  • REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
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    REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Carlos Tischler/REX/Shutterstock (9644758l)
    Workers at the REV Group mask factory are seen painting masks of U.S president Donald Trump
    Donald Trump mask manufacturing, Cuernavaca, Mexico - 27 Apr 2018

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  • REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
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    REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Carlos Tischler/REX/Shutterstock (9644758t)
    Workers at the REV Group mask factory are seen painting masks of U.S president Donald Trump
    Donald Trump mask manufacturing, Cuernavaca, Mexico - 27 Apr 2018

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  • REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
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    REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Carlos Tischler/REX/Shutterstock (9644758p)
    Workers at the REV Group mask factory are seen painting masks of U.S president Donald Trump
    Donald Trump mask manufacturing, Cuernavaca, Mexico - 27 Apr 2018

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  • REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
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    REPORTAGE - Trump Masken Produktion in Mexiko
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Carlos Tischler/REX/Shutterstock (9644758q)
    Workers at the REV Group mask factory are seen painting masks of U.S president Donald Trump
    Donald Trump mask manufacturing, Cuernavaca, Mexico - 27 Apr 2018

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  • NEWS - USA: Trump empfängt Macron als ersten Staatsgast
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    NEWS - USA: Trump empfängt Macron als ersten Staatsgast
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    U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, from left, U.S. President Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, France's president, and Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, walk to stand for photographers outside the Mansion at the Mount Vernon estate of first U.S. President George Washington. As Macron arrives for the first state visit of Trump's presidency, the U.S. leader is threatening to upend the global trading system with tariffs on China, maybe Europe too.
    French President Emmanuel Macron visit to the United States - 23 Apr 2018

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  • NEWS - USA: Trump empfängt Macron als ersten Staatsgast
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    NEWS - USA: Trump empfängt Macron als ersten Staatsgast
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (9640542g)
    U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, from right, U.S. President Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, France's president, and Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, walk after arriving on Marine One at the Mount Vernon estate of first U.S. President George Washington. As Macron arrives for the first state visit of Trump's presidency, the U.S. leader is threatening to upend the global trading system with tariffs on China, maybe Europe too.
    French President Emmanuel Macron visit to the United States - 23 Apr 2018

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  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (9450191bc)
    U.S. President Donald Trump, right, speaks as Stefan Lofven, Sweden's prime minister, listens during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House
    Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven visit to Washington DC, USA - 06 Mar 2018
    Trump and Lofven are looking to focus on trade and investment between the two countries and ways to achieve shared defense goals.

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  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bruce Dudek/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (9450325ah)
    Albany, NY, U.S. - University at Albany Men's Lacrosse defeats Cornell 11-9 on at Casey Stadium. Connor Fields (#5) is defended by Jake Pulver (#34)
    NCAA Men's Lacrosse Cornell vs UAlbany, March. 4. (Bruce Dudek/ Cal Sport Media/ Eclipse Sportswire), Albany, USA - 04 Mar 2018

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  • NEWS - Gaza City: Palästinensische Flüchtlinge
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    NEWS - Gaza City: Palästinensische Flüchtlinge
    Palestinian refugees collect aid parcels at a United Nations food distribution centre in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on January 21, 2018. On Januray 16, 2018, the United States held back $65 million that had been destined for UNRWA, two weeks after President Donald Trump threatened future payments to the agency. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/ Sipa USA *** Local Caption *** 22077163
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  • NEWS - Gaza City: Palästinensische Flüchtlinge
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    NEWS - Gaza City: Palästinensische Flüchtlinge
    Palestinian refugees collect aid parcels at a United Nations food distribution centre in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on January 21, 2018. On Januray 16, 2018, the United States held back $65 million that had been destined for UNRWA, two weeks after President Donald Trump threatened future payments to the agency. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/ Sipa USA *** Local Caption *** 22077151
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  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Die Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Die Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Duncan Williams/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (9247308x)
    Piscataway, New Jersey, U.S. - Rutgers forward Deshawn Freeman (33) scores underneath the basket in the second during NCAA basketball action between the Florida State Seminoles and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, New Jersey. Florida State defeated Rutgers 78-73
    NCAA Basketball Florida State vs Rutgers, Piscataway, USA - 28 Nov 2017

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  • FEATURE - Donald Trump-Masken sind in Mexiko sehr begehrt
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    FEATURE - Donald Trump-Masken sind in Mexiko sehr begehrt
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Carlos Tischler/REX/Shutterstock (8864007l)
    A worker make a mold from Donald Trump as part of the process of manufacture of latex mask of U.S president Donald Trump at the factory.

    Donald Trump mask manufacturing, Cuernavaca, Mexico - 12 Jun 2017
    The masks of Donald Trump have been in great demand because of the controversies that have arisen since taking office.

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  • NEWS - Washington: Trump unterzeichnet HR 321 und HR 255
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    NEWS - Washington: Trump unterzeichnet HR 321 und HR 255
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (8445151g)
    First lady Melania Trump looks at her husband U.S. President Donald Trump signing the H.R. 321 and H.R. 255 executive orders
    President Donald Trump signs HR 321 and HR 255, Washington DC, USA - 28 Feb 2017
    United States President Donald Trump signs the H.R. 321 and H.R. 255, to increase women's participation in STEM fields through programs at NASA and the National Science Foundation, in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington DC
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  • NEWS - Washington: Trump unterzeichnet HR 321 und HR 255
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    NEWS - Washington: Trump unterzeichnet HR 321 und HR 255
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (8445151j)
    First lady Melania Trump (R), and first daughter Ivanka Trump (L) look while U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing the H.R. 321 and H.R. 255 executive orders
    President Donald Trump signs HR 321 and HR 255, Washington DC, USA - 28 Feb 2017
    United States President Donald Trump signs the H.R. 321 and H.R. 255, to increase women's participation in STEM fields through programs at NASA and the National Science Foundation, in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington DC
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  • NEWS - London: Proteste gegen geplanten Besuch von Donald Trump
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    NEWS - London: Proteste gegen geplanten Besuch von Donald Trump
    February 20, 2017 -London, UK. A protest held outside the Houses of Parliament in London on the day that MPs in the House of Commons debate President Donald Trump's planned state visit to the UK.Over a million people signed a petition calling for the state visit to be cancelled. (Photo by Ben Cawthra)*** Please Use Credit from Credit Field *** *** Local Caption *** 19579079
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  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (5779525a)
    Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents remove seven illegal aliens including three children from hot car trunks
    U.S. Border Patrol remove smuggled children from hot car trunks, Tucson, Arizona, USA - 03 Jun 2016
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • NEWS - Drogenhändler schmuggeln Marijuhana in Plastik-Karotten
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    NEWS - Drogenhändler schmuggeln Marijuhana in Plastik-Karotten
    MANDATORY CREDIT: U.S Customs and Border Protection/REX Shutterstock

    Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by U.S Customs Border Protect/REX/Shutterstock (5540965a)
    U.S Customs and Border Protection seized 2,493 pounds of marijana disguised in a commercial shipment of carrots, in Texas
    US Borders seize marijuana disguised as carrots, America - Jan 2016
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    Watch what you eat!

    The U.S Customs and Border Protection has seized a huge shipment of marijuana that had been disguised as carrots.

    The Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted the alleged 2,493 pounds of marijuana, which was concealed within a commercial shipment of fresh carrots.

    ?Once again, drug smuggling organizations have demonstrated their creativity in attempting to smuggle large quantities of narcotics across the U.S./Mexico border,? said Port Director Efrain Solis Jr., Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. ?Our officers are always ready to meet those challenges and remain vigilant towards any type of illicit activities.?
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (5779535a)
    Border Patrol agents arrested a male subject attempting to smuggle illegal immigrants while using this cloned Border Patrol Tahoe
    People smuggling attempt using a fake U.S. Border Control vehicle, Laredo, Texas, USA - 10 Dec 2015
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Obama holds Bilateral Meeting with President Rousseff of Brazil, Washington DC, America - 30 Jun 2015
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    Obama holds Bilateral Meeting with President Rousseff of Brazil, Washington DC, America - 30 Jun 2015
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (4889888b)
    Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama pose for photographs in the Oval Office
    Obama holds Bilateral Meeting with President Rousseff of Brazil, Washington DC, America - 30 Jun 2015
    Rousseff and Obama held meetings and a joint press conference almost two years after Rousseff accepted but then skipped an invitation to the White House due to revelations from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden that the U.S. had spied on Rousseff and other Brazilians.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
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    SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (3645882b)
    From left to right: U.S. Representative Nydia Velazquez (Democrat of New York), U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota), U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California, U.S. President Barack Obama, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (Democrat of Washington), U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (Democrat of Connecticut), and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat of New York).
    Women Members of Congress Meeting in the Roosevelt room of the White House in Washington, D.C., America - 12 Mar 2014

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  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (1944327a)
    Jeep Cherokee attempted to drive over border fence
    U.S. Border Patrol finds Jeep Cherokee attempted to drive over Mexican border fence, Yuma, Arizona, America - 30 Oct 2012
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (1944327b)
    Jeep Cherokee attempted to drive over border fence
    U.S. Border Patrol finds Jeep Cherokee attempted to drive over Mexican border fence, Yuma, Arizona, America - 30 Oct 2012
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (1193826b)
    Two people hidden in the engine compartment of a van
    Bizarre border busts by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, America - Jun 2010
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (1193826d)
    A woman was discovered hidden in the dashboard of a car
    Bizarre border busts by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, America - Jun 2010
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (1193826c)
    An illegal immigrant hidden behind the back seat of a car
    Bizarre border busts by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, America - Jun 2010
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (1193826a)
    Illegal immigrants found in compartments in the floor of a car
    Bizarre border busts by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, America - Jun 2010
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
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    SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (1057831f)
    From left to right: U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner (Republican of Ohio), U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), President Barack Obama
    President Barack Obama Speaks at a Meeting with Bipartisan Members of Congress at the White House, Washington DC, America - 09 Dec 2009
    Obama met with Congressional leaders to discuss jobs and the economy.

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  • SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
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    SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (1057831a)
    From left to right: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), President Barack Obama
    President Barack Obama Speaks at a Meeting with Bipartisan Members of Congress at the White House, Washington DC, America - 09 Dec 2009
    Obama met with Congressional leaders to discuss jobs and the economy.

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  • REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
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    REPORTAGE - Bizzar und himmeltraurig: Bilder von illegalen Einwanderern in die USA
    MANDATORY CREDIT: USCBP/Rex Shutterstock. Editorial use only
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by USCBP/REX/Shutterstock (1193826x)
    Illegal immigrants crammed in the back of a tractor trailer
    Bizarre border busts by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, America - Jun 2010
    With Donald Trump edging closer to the White House, the building of a wall spanning the 1,933 mile land border between Mexico and America could become reality.

    Despite existing borders, there have been numerous novel attempts at illegally entering America. This gallery highlights some of the inventive, and often desperate, attempts halted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

    They range from the heart-breaking discovery last month (June) of children being smuggled in hot car trunks to December's interception of a fake, but convincing, border patrol vehicle packed with immigrants.

    Other attempts include a Jeep Cherokee balanced precariously atop the border fence border fence and the infamous sight of a man sewn into a car seat.


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
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    SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (840580c)
    Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) listens as U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd-R) speaks
    President Barack Obama Meets with Congressional Leaders at the White House, Washington DC, America - 23 Jan 2009
    President Barack Obama during a meeting with bipartisan congressional leaders at the White House. President Obama discussed the economic stimulus package which may be approved by the middle of February.

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  • SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
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    SELECT - Nancy Pelosi
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (835715c)
    President-elect Barack Obama (R) meets Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in her office at the U.S. Capitol.
    Barack Obama meets with Congressional Leaders and Economic Advisors, Washington DC, America - 05 Jan 2009
    President-elect Barack Obama has described the US economy as "very sick" and predicted the situation will worsen. His comments came before a meeting with Congressional leaders in an attempt to get them to back his proposed $300 billion 'American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan', which aims to 'create or save' three million jobs by 2011 and which contains tax breaks for individuals and businesses. The meeting came as part of a series of talks on what was Obama’s first day of work since moving from Chicago to Washington. During the day he also met with Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic speaker of the House of Congress, and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid. As well as talks with his fellow Democrats, Obama also spoke with opposition Republican leaders from the Senate and House of Representatives, as part of his efforts to win bipartisan support for his recovery plan.

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  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693v)
    CELEBES SEA (Nov. 25, 2011) Sailors and Marines participate in a swim call from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is conducting operations in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693u)
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    LAE, Papua New Guinea (May 25, 2011) Military personnel and civilians embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) swim during a morale, welfare and recreation swim call. Cleveland is the primary platform for Pacific Partnership, a five-month humanitarian assistance initiative that completed its mission in Tonga and Vanuatu, and will visit Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693q)
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    LAE, Papua New Guinea (May 25, 2011) Military personnel and civilians embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7) swim during a morale, welfare and recreation swim call. Cleveland is the primary platform for Pacific Partnership 2011, a five-month humanitarian assistance initiative that completed its mission in Tonga and Vanuatu, and will visit Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693x)
    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Maxell Reynolds, from Palm Springs, California, takes part in a command swim call aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Mobile Bay, assigned to the Stennis strike group, is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693n)
    SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2012) U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Sailors, embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff and Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Pacific, 2nd Platoon, participate in a swim call after a Crossing the Line ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693m)
    SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 8, 2012) Lt. Donald Baker, left, command chaplain aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), helps a Marine climb back aboard the ship during a swim call. Blue Ridge Sailors, embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff and Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Pacific, 2nd Platoon, participated in a steel beach picnic and swim call after a Crossing the Line ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Fidel C. Hart/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693h)
    MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 27, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) jump off the stern gate during swim call. Fort McHenry, homeported in Little Creek, Va., is on a deployment in support of maritime security operations and theatre security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Erik Luebke/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693g)
    ARABIAN SEA (April 15, 2011) Sailors jump to the sea from an aircraft elevator during a swim call aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693d)
    NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 12, 2013) Sailors jump from an aircrft elevator during a swim call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693p)
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    MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 17, 2011) Sailors and Marines aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) dive off the stern gate in the well deck during a swim call. Bataan is on its fourth month of a deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erin Boyce/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693s)
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    MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 17, 2011) Sailors and Marines aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) dive off the stern gate in the well deck during a swim call. Bataan is on its fourth month of a deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dylan Miles/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
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    FEATURE - "Swim Call" - Matrosen hüpfen zu hunderten von ihren Navy-Schiffen
    CREDIT: US Navy/REX Shutterstock. Editorial use only. Not stock
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by US Navy/REX/Shutterstock (5593693a)
    GULF OF ADEN (April 18, 2015) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) participate in a swim call. Iwo Jima is the flagship for the Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), provides a versatile, sea-based expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Anuci/Released)
    U.S. Navy 'swim calls' - 2016

    When you're job is sailing the seas, the World is your swimming pool.

    These amazing pictures show sailors and marines from the U.S. Navy taking part in what they call 'swim calls'.

    Most recently pictured earlier this month (Feb) are those cooling off by jumping from into the Indian Ocean from guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam.

    With the ship anchored, Swim Calls are seen as a refreshing break from the job of keeping high-tech battleships running.

    The activity often occurs in warm foreign waters, such as the Mediterranean, Arabian and South China seas, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    Suffice to say, there will be people tasked with shark watch, from the ship and rigid-hulled inflatable boats.

    Swimmers are able to clamber back onto the ship via landing docks or by climbing cargo nets.

    YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/9AwCeXypRLY


    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas