U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Classs Brandon Sims, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Martin Konopko display their Cuttermen certificates during a ceremony off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey, Dec. 13, 2024. The Cuttermen insignia is earned after five years of sea service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum)