U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Amy Ross is the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward, docked at Coast Guard Base Los Angeles-Long Beach and has been writing about her journey and actively participating in the Women's Equality Day on base in San Pedro, California, August 26, 2023. Ross is one of the two women serving onboard the Robert Ward; the other female serving with her is Executive Officer of the Robert Ward, U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior Grade Whitney Freeman. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Uranga)