Lt. j.g. grade Christian Acevedo and his significant other embrace following the arrival of United States Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) to its home port in Alameda, California, Feb. 7, 2025. During the patrol, Bertholf’s crew promoted maritime governance, enforced domestic fishery regulations, and strengthened U.S. presence along the maritime boundary line. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley.)