Seaman Alexis Carter, a recent graduate of Coast Guard boot camp company Bravo-200, pauses in recruit training for a portrait at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., March 10, 2021. This year's Coast Guard Women's History Month theme is "Women's Empowerment,” and Carter was recognized by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Jason Vanderhaden and the training center's regimental staff for her readiness, dedication, and motivation to her company during recruit training. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Kearney)