U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Foy, stationed at Station New Orleans, displays a handheld VHF radio for boating safety awareness in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 11, 2025. Very-High Frequency (VHF) radios are key to communicating on the water, allowing boaters to coordinate traffic patterns and reach out for help if they are in distress. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Randisi)