U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Clinton Carlson, left, the commanding officer of USCGC Stone (WMSL 758), presents a plaque to Brazil Navy Adm. Fernando Bettega during a reception aboard the Stone in Rio de Janeiro, March 8, 2023. Stone is on a scheduled multi-mission deployment in the South Atlantic Ocean to counter illicit maritime activities and strengthen relationships for maritime sovereignty throughout the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Riley Perkofski)