U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Nicole Tesoniero, commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) (right) and Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock, U.S. ambassador to Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Republic of Vanuatu, sit in the Harriet Lane wardroom to discuss the Harriet Lane’s role in Operation Blue Pacific, March 19, 2024. The Harriet Lane and crew are underway in Oceania for Operation Blue Pacific, which supports Pacific Island countries in maintaining maritime sovereignty. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA2 Ty Robertson)