Warrant Officer Modou Lamin Sam, an embarked liaison officer from the Gambian Navy, climbs down the Jacob’s ladder on the side of the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) onto the small boat while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 17, 2022. USCGC Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Fontenette)