U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Nathan Thomsen, an Aviation Maintenance Technician assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751), packs a simulated wound with gauze during a tactical combat casualty care course aboard the Waesche, in the South China Sea, June 12, 2024. U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard the Waesche attended the course to get certified on their ability to apply basic level causality care in case of emergencies. The U.S. Coast Guard has operated in the Indo-Pacific for more than 150 years, and the service is increasing efforts through targeted patrols with our National Security Cutters, Fast Response Cutters and other activities in support of Coast Guard missions to enhance our partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Murphy)