Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Altman, a culinary specialist on the USCGC Lawrence Lawson talks with his shipmates on the messdeck, January 18, 2024, while anchored at sea. The Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter (FRC) excels in diverse missions such as ensuring port, waterways, and coastal security, conducting fishery patrols, executing search and rescue operations, and contributing to national defense. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver)