Petty Officer 1st Class Sarai Childs listens to words of appreciation from members of the command after being meritoriously advanced in rank during a surprise ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington, Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Adm. Steven Poulin, Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, virtually attended Childs's advancement and thanked her for her tireless work to improve operating procedures in the Sector Puget Sound command center, including her social work in the community to provide children in need with birthday parties. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Clark)