TAMPA, Fla. - Chief Warrant Officer Michael Levecque, a crewmember at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Fla., speaks with members of the Maritime Operations Center during the Republican National Convention, Aug. 28, 2012. The Coast Guard along with several other state and federal partners are working together to ensure the safety and security of convention attendees and the boating public. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Amir O. Lawal