U.S. Coast Guard Heartland members gather on the deck of the USCGC Pamlico (WLIC-800) for a wreath laying ceremony in the Mississippi River near White Castle, Louisiana, Dec. 7, 2025. The wreath laid is in honor of the 17 crew members lost when the USCGC White Alder (WAGL-541/WLM-541) sank in the same spot in 1968. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Randisi)