U.S. Coast Guard On Patrol In Virginia

PORTSMOUTH, VA - APRIL 5: U.S. Coast Guard Reservist and Port Security Specialist, Gary Feazelle (L), from Roanoke, Virginia hands a copy of the new port security policy to Mark Atkinson (2nd-R) of Albany, New York while his brother, Lee Atkinson, (3rd-R), of Chesapeake, Virginia and Mark's wife, Chris Atkinson, (R), listen to Feazelle explain the rules for boating in and around naval vessels along the Elizabeth River April 5, 2003 in Portsmouth, Virginia. The U.S. Coast Guard stopped the private vessel for a visual inspection as part of port security near U.S. naval vessels. The Elizabeth River is of strategic importance because the largest naval base in the world, Naval Station Norfolk, is located were it meets the Chesapeake Bay. (Photo by Liza Mizelle/Getty Images)