U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Antonio Samilpa, an electronics technician, and U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class David Bance an operations specialist, crew members assigned to USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905), barbecue steaks for a crew morale meal, Jan. 7, 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)