A United States Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) crewmember and his significant other embrace after arriving home to Alameda, California, following Bertholf’s 130-day deployment, Feb. 7, 2025. The Bertholf’s crew showcased how the U.S. Coast Guard is a unique instrument of national power that bridges the divide between defense, diplomacy, and law enforcement and creates opportunities to further national objectives and priorities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley.)