Chief Petty Officer Ronald Lipscomb, a marine science technician at Sector Maryland-National Captiol Region, runs through a bridge inspection checklist on a cargo vessel, December 8, 2023, in Baltimore Maryland. Marine Science Technicians within the Coast Guard play a crucial role in safeguarding vital maritime commerce infrastructure by conducting container searches and supervising cargo handling processes. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver)