U.S. Chargé d'affaires and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Wale sign a bilateral maritime law enforcement agreement on the flight deck of Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) in Solomon Islands, July 28. 2026. During their patrol, the cutter's crew worked alongside Pacific Island Countries to combat illegal fishing activities and enhance maritime domain awareness. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy CGC Harriet Lane)