U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Christopher Nedza, a crewmember assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC 625), carries out the proper customs, courtesies, and traditions of colors aboard Venturous, Dec. 4, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Nedza brought the cutter’s national ensign to half-mast to honor the internment of Rear Adm. Norman Saunders, U.S. Coast Guard retired. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Kristin Heinkel)