Lt. j.g. Paris Sears, a member assigned to the Sector Virginia Boarding Team, poses for a portrait in between random searches for illicit substances, June 9, 2025, at the Virginia International Gateway in Portsmouth, Virginia. The Coast Guard participated alongside law enforcement partners in a multi-agency strike force operation to ensure the safe and legal transportation of cargo. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard)