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Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Bacone and Ruthie, a military working dog, conduct security sweeps during a dinner cruise in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2017. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew S. Masaschi

Ruthie's Job

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Bacone and Ruthie, a military working dog, conduct security sweeps during a dinner cruise in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2017. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew S. Masaschi

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