U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Reiss, a boatswain’s mate attached to the USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913), fires the .50-caliber machine gun underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 23, 2022. Crew members are required to wear the proper personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection and protective clothing when firing this weapon. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Fontenette)