Chip Switzer, boyfriend of Fireman Stefanie Garrett, a member of the engineering department aboard Coast Guard Cutter Midgett, holds a sign asking for her to marry him as Midgett's crew arrives at Coast Guard Base Seattle, March 21, 2013. Garrett was unaware that Switzer would propose upon her return home, and answered yes. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener)