Petty Officer 1st Class Kirsten Allen, a Regional Dive Locker West (MSRT-W) diver, poses with her dive locker after winning the Coastie of the Year award at Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Jan. 22, 2025. The new annual award recognizes exemplary Coast Guard members from San Diego’s five local units. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Sappey)