Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Elizabeth Scheidel, a boatswain’s mate assigned to USCGC Eagle (WIX 327), grips a safety line after embarking Eagle's small boat, May 24, 2023, while transiting the North Sea. All crew members on Coast Guard cutters perform proficiency tests on knowledge and skills and participate in drills underway. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver)