Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel LaPadula, a damage controlman assigned to USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), observes the anchor line for slack, May 17, 2023, as Eagle anchors in the Baltic Sea. Crew members on Coast Guard cutters earn qualifications to operate equipment used during anchoring evolutions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver)