Stefanos Gkikas, the Greek Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, departs Coast Guard Cutter Pablo Valent during a visit in St. Petersburg, Florida, Jan. 3, 2025. The visit included briefs on Sector St. Pete’s capabilities and operational priorities within Coast Guard District Seven with discussions on continuing interoperability capabilities between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Hellenic Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Riley Perkofski)