The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315), Coast Guard Queen of the Fleet, is moored at its homeport in Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2024, during the 80th Anniversary of the cutter being in service. The celebration hosted multiple former crewmembers of the Smilax and current crewmembers provided tours of the cutter as well. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Lally)