U.S. Coast Guard Academy 3rd Class cadets sand the helm platform aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) near the fantail while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2025. Deck maintenance is an essential component of keeping the 88-year-old ship operational and clean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg)