Petty Officer 2nd Class Lucas Stanley (left) and John Gedz, machinery technicians aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC 618), train on boat launching techniques off the coast of Mexico, Feb. 24, 2023. Small boats such as these are launched off cutters to perform a variety of missions, from search and rescue law enforcement pursuits, and routine safety boardings. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Upshaw).