U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Jessica Kirk, a crew member assigned to the medium endurance cutter USCGC Harriet Lane (WMEC 903), acts as a safety observer during small boat operations in the Coral Sea March 15, 2024. The cutter's crew conducted shiprider engagements to bolster Papua New Guinea’s sovereignty in the maritime domain. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Robertson)