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MOBILE, Ala. (October 13, 2005)--Petty Officer 3rd Class Huynh A. Nguyen, a 21-year-old Vietnamese reservist stationed at Sector Mobile, talks with Nhanh Nguyen, the owner of the fishing vessel Sharon II in Bayou La Batre, Ala. Nguyen, activated as a Vietnamese interpreter, met with many Vietnamese vessel owners after Hurricane Katrina hit Bayou La Batre and Gulfport, Miss. He helped breach a language barrier by relaying information and alleviating concerns between the Coast Guard and Vietnamese community about safety issues, vessel recovery and hazardous materials remediation. USCG photo by PA2 Lisa Hennings \r\n