Coast Guard Seaman Kevin Ramirez works the line as the Coast Guard Cutter SPAR tows the Cutter Bailey Barco as part of a training exercise in Alaskan waters Oct. 28, 2017. Coast Guard cutter crews conduct towing evolutions to stay proficient in case a cutter is called to assist a vessel in distress. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Baker.