Petty Officer 2nd Class Tristien Lowery, a maritime enforcement specialist, assists with loading a barrel to a .50 caliber machine gun abord the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC 618), in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Feb. 25, 2023. The Active is on patrol in the region promoting U.S. and partner nation security interests through maritime law enforcement operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Upshaw).