U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) crew prepare to moor in Apia, Samoa, Feb. 7, 2024. Harriet Lane and crew are on their inaugural patrol in Oceania, and the U.S. Coast Guard presence in the Blue Pacific is rooted in longstanding friendships and the values we share with partners and communities in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Charly Tautfest)