U.S. Coast Guard Cadet Kayla Villegas Sanchez posing for a photo at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, Oct. 17, 2024. Sanchez was recognized at the 2024 National LATINA Symposium for her outstanding contributions as a leader and advocate for cultural diversity at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janessa Warschkow).