U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Ethan McKenzie and Senior Chief Petty Officer Ilima Maiava, two aviation survival technicians assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Hawaii, conduct buddy tows during training off the north shore of Oahu, Sep. 2, 2025. Rescue swimmers are trained to two survivors through rough seas to a safe hoisting area, ensuring both swimmer and survivor can be safely lifted aboard the aircraft. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Robertson)