U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane conducts maritime law enforcement operations with Cook Islands partners
Cpl. Kenneth Lacy, a linguist for the U.S. Marine Corps transits from the fantail of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) to a 26-foot over-the-horizon small boat during a bilateral law enforcement operation between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Cook Island Ministry of Marine Resources June 9, 2025 in the Pacific Ocean. A unique instrument of security and stability, the U.S. Coast Guard bolsters maritime governance and supports peace and stability. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)