U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Dean Conserva instructs a fellow crew member on proper operation of a .50 caliber machine gun on the forward weather deck of USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC 39) in the Bering Sea, April 13, 2024. Several crew members fired hundreds of rounds of ammunition to ensure their proficiency during the training exercise. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Hightower)