A Coast Guard boat crew holds up a peace sign as they prepare to launch from the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) to pick up ship riders from Tuvalu Jan. 25, 2025. Midgett is deployed to Oceania to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more free, open and resilient region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)