Petty Officer 2nd Class Mikal Stoughton stands by on the flight line prior to the take off of an HC-130 for a local overflight at Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, May 16, 2024. Stoughton is an Aviation Maintenance Technician that inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs aircraft mechanical systems, including engines, powertrains, and hydraulics. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel)