Lt. j.g. Christian Acevedo-Perez, a crew member aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750), reunites with his loved one at the pier during the ship's return to home port in Alameda, California on Aug. 10, 2025. Bertholf deployed in support of Operation BORDER TRIDENT, Coast Guard Southwest District’s standing operation to counter illicit maritime activity along the Southwest maritime border. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)