Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Hale and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeremy Onicila, crew members assigned to USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905), watch as the cutter moors in Praia, Cabo Verde Jan. 2, 2023. Spencer is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, to carry out joint training, exercises, and maritime security operations alongside AFRICOM partners in support of U.S. interests abroad, regional partnerships, and to strengthen international maritime governance. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee)