Crew members from Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) walk across the brow during the commissioning for the cutter held in Astoria, Ore., June 27, 2024. The commissioning ceremony is one of the most important traditional milestones in the life of a cutter, as it represents the readiness of the cutter to conduct Coast Guard operations and marks her entry into active service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)