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Chris Van Gorder, CEO, Scripps Health, tries his luck at throwing a U.S. Coast Guard rescue line while touring the Coast Guard Cutter Dallas on Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 22, 2008. Gorder is a participant of the 76th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, which teaches civilian leaders about Defense Department activities.

RESCUE LINE TOSS

Chris Van Gorder, CEO, Scripps Health, tries his luck at throwing a U.S. Coast Guard rescue line while touring the Coast Guard Cutter Dallas on Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 22, 2008. Gorder is a participant of the 76th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, which teaches civilian leaders about Defense Department activities.

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