Standing guard near the Brooklyn Bridge.

New York, N.Y. (Sep. 19, 2002) -- Petty Officer Jason Miele, a member of the U.S. Coast GuardÕs Maritime Safety and Security Teams (MSST), stands guard near the Brooklyn Bridge. The MSSTÕs are a new unit created in response President BushÕs establishment of the Office of Homeland Defense. uscg/illinoisphoto.com 02kd0919-G-0000S-010