U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Yaureibo Vera, a damage controlman from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron, practices welding skills while at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, Florida Jan. 19, 2022. Welder, plumber, carpenter, and firefighter are a few of the trades and skills learned and practiced by Coast Guard damage controlmen. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Barry Bena)