Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex West cleans a weapon aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Naushon while underway in southeast Alaska, Jan. 24, 2016. As the independent duty gunner’s mate aboard the Naushon, Wests' responsibilities include maintaining the cutter’s armament, helping the crew with weapons qualifications and supervising the cutter’s law enforcement program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Meredith Manning)