HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - A junior surfer successfully attempts a 360-degree spin during the 2012 U.S. Open of Surfing, Aug. 2, 2012. Coast Guard Recruiters have a booth set up at this year's competition, which boasts an attendance of over 500,000 people, to help educate perspective Coasties on the service's roles and missions. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Eggers