U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Mijares, a damage controlman, and Lieutenant Cmdr. Donald Rudnickas, grill kebabs for the U.S. Coast Guard Polar Star (WAGB-10) crew after the conclusion of a line crossing ceremony in the South Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2023. Line crossing ceremonies are a time-honored maritime tradition that take place when crossing geographic boundaries like the equator or international dateline. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Graves)