ANNAPOLIS, Md. (April 12) -- Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas McCullom, machinery technician (MK) from Coast Guard Station Curtis Bay, records information during a safety inspection of a boat on the Chesapeake Bay. He and the other members of the boarding team ensure the boat is fit to sail by inspecting the flares, life-vests, fire extinguishers and other equipment on board. USCG photo by PA2 Jacquelyn Zettles