U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Michaella H. McFarland, assigned to Coast Guard Sector LA-LB, pulls line to a designated vessel during a towing exercise on a small boat off San Pedro, California, February 20, 2025. McFarland demonstrated the line throw correctly and safely for his training qualifications and proficiency sign-offs (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard B. Uranga).