U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Michael V. Diglio displays his Meritorious Advancement Certificate next to his wife and U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Robert Updike at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Florida, March 13, 2025. The Meritorious Advancement Program allows senior leaders to recognize exceptional performers by advancing them to the next pay grade. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez)