U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Richard Ilcisko, command master chief of Coast Guard Port Security Unit 309, interacts with a Boy Scout at the ‘Mission Mighty Mississippi’ event, Oct. 21, 2023, in Rock Island, Illinois. Vice Adm. Kevin Lunday, commander of Atlantic Area, and crew members hosted the event to showcase Coast Guard capabilities and career opportunities in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kate Kilroy)