U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet 1st Class Maddox Holmes-Selby checks the oil on the main diesel engine aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327), July 14, 2025. Cadets learn in a variety of operational departments, including engineering, deck operations, and navigation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg)