Lt. Cmdr. Keith Nicholson, the commandng officer aboard USCGC Lawrenece Lawson, watches the line handlers as the cutter pushes away from the pier, January 16, 2024, in Cape May, New Jersey. The Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter (FRC) excels in diverse missions such as ensuring port, waterways, and coastal security, conducting fishery patrols, executing search and rescue operations, and contributing to national defense. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver)