Cadet 1/c Matt Lubin, Ensign Lillia Farlow, Cmdr. Karen Kutkiewicz, Petty Officer 2nd Class Reese Davidson, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipman Cole Hite observe the Coast Guard Cutter Venturous’ (WMEC 625) small boat crew conducting a transfer of detainees with the Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) in the Windward Passage on July 18, 2024. Venturous’ crew conducted a 60-day maritime safety and security patrol in the Windward Passage and Florida straits. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Dev Craig)