Lt. jg. Hollis Connick participates with friends and family in a recruiting event on October 5, 2023, held during the Pride festival in Haddon Township, New Jersey. The Coast Guard proudly stands in solidarity with its LGBTQ+ service members and civilians, committed to fostering an inclusive Coast Guard that embraces and empowers individuals from all walks of life. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver)