U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class James Newman from Station New Orleans gives the pre-underway brief to the boat crew before getting underway in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 11, 2025. Before every mission, Coast Guard crew members use a risk-evaluation process known as a GAR Score, allowing them to assess the risks and mitigate them as a team. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Randisi)