U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Garth Bowman, a landing signal officer assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751), directs an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Kodiak during flight operations in the Bering Sea, Feb. 21, 2026. Training is essential to maintaining unit readiness and proficiency for Waesche and the air stations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Swenk)