U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. John Ridgeway watches as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) and crew prepares to enter berthing at HMAS Cairns in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, March 7, 2024. The Harriet Lane and crew had a five-day port call in Cairns during its inaugural Operation Blue Pacific
patrol in Oceania. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ty Robertson)