U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Mike Jones and Cmdr. John Sgarlata, students of the beta RQ-20 Puma class, execute the preflight checklist before initiating the test flight at Coast Guard Station Lorain, Lorain, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2025. The Puma is an unmanned aircraft system which has various capabilities which the students learn about during the UAS class. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)