A USCGC Northland (WMEC 904) small boat crew conducts passenger transfers in the South Florida Straits, Feb. 22, 2023. Northland conducted a 62-day maritime safety and security deployment in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage while patrolling in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast and Operation Vigilant Sentry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dajanelle Millen)