Petty Officer 3rd Class April Blocker and Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Thrasher, crewmembers on the Coast Guard Cutter William Tate, help Seaman Michelle Coppage, another crewmember, link a chain to a buoy Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, on the William Tate in Philadephia. The crewmembers of the William Tate were conducting buoy operations training, ensuring they followed all safety protocols. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Peter Hoey)