Capt. David O'Connell, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, visits Bowie State University for the signing of a memorandum of agreement between Bowie State University and the U.S. Coast Guard May 22, 2023. The partnership that the Coast Guard shares with BSU, the College Student Pre-Commissioning initiative, is designed for motivated students who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership and who hope to become a part of BSU's tradition of serving in the U.S. Military. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kimberly Reaves)