An Aviation Survival Technician from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City swims towards a thrown rescue dummy during a search and rescue demonstration for the 18th Annual Steven Todd Dooley search and rescue forum in Hampton, Virginia, Feb. 29, 2024. The SAR Forum is an annual event that continues to strengthen regional interagency partnerships, as well as improve the life-saving processes and skills of search and rescue agencies dedicated to preserving life, property, and public safety in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel)