Petty Officer First Class Alexis Reeves challenge coins sit on her desk in her office at the Norfolk Federal Building in Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2024. The primary purpose of a Marine Science Technician is to ensure compliance with regulations related to the safety of all life at sea, in the maritime industry, and the marine environment. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel)