Petty officer 1st Class John Midget leads the recruit ceremonial honor guard in the Cape May County Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11, 2022, along with other dignitaries including Congressman Jeff Van Drew, Cape May County Commissioners, and other first responders. Every member of our Coast Guard workforce protects our Nation's security and prosperity in times of war and peace. The missions we perform along the U.S. coastlines, on the Great Lakes, on the inland rivers, and around the world enable a safe, secure, and stable maritime system on which our Nation depends. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo)