An Anchorage-based veterinary technician holds a cat for a veterinarian, both from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, during a scheduled appointment at the Base Kodiak Morale, Well-Being and Recreation boathouse in Kodiak, Alaska, May 8, 2019. Twice per year, cross-trained medical professionals travel from Anchorage to Kodiak to provide needed veterinary services to Coast Guard members' pets. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.