Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Smilax work to maintain equipment aboard the river construction tender at Sector Field Office Fort Macon, North Carolina on Oct. 07, 2019.
The 75 year-old ship continuously presents new challenges for the crew to solve, as parts relevant to the ship's age become harder to find and replace. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward Wargo