Seaman Riley Hatcher fixes his chin strap attached to his blue hard hat before working aids to navigation aboard USCGC Sycamore (WLB-209) in Long Island Sound, NY, on Oct. 20, 2021. Before working buoys, every member of the buoy deck must have the required safety materials and receive a full check over to ensure proper gear is being worn and is in good shape. (U.S. Coast guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan L. Noel)