Coast Guard crewmembers conduct a visual observation of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge on the Thames River in Conn. to assess the ability to continue a mission for the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) on May 2, 2017. The RDC, located in New London, Conn., is the Coast Guard’s primary facility performing research, development, tests, and evaluations in support of the service’s major missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist B.A. Van Sise)