U.S. Coast Guard Ens. Richard Rodriguez, an officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901), prepares himself for the next evolution in deck landing qualification exercises, Atlantic Ocean, July 13, 2022. Rodriguez was breaking in landing signal officer, the person on deck who is in charge of directing the helicopter safely onto the flight deck of the ship. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Abban)