Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Clark and her parents stand next to the Coast Guard Commandant, Karl L. Schultz (left) prior to Clark's meritorious advancement held in Kodiak, Alaska, on April 24, 2021. Clark was selected to receive a meritorious promotion from second to first class through the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP), designed to allow senior leaders the opportunity to recognize and advance active duty and reserve enlisted members who show exceptional adherence to the core values. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ali Blackburn.