Brendan Kiley and Joshua Martinez, both seamen aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley, secure the cutter’s anchor for sea during a patrol in the Gulf of Alaska, Feb. 12, 2013. Gear on board a cutter must be securely fastened in order to safely traverse the tumultuous seas surrounding Alaska. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dale Arnould)