A U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit Bangor officer speaks with a U.S. Army National Guard officer before the start of a joint operation beginning at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor in Silverdale, Wash., Sept. 15, 2025. The exercise brought together the U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Force Protection Unit (MFPU), U.S. Army 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, and U.S. Navy Submarine Group 9 to strengthen integration and readiness. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler)