Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul Vitkauskas, an electronics technician, conducts a preflight check during an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training aboard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130) off the coast of San Pedro, Dec. 18, 2025. This training strengthens our operational reach and sharpens our response, expanding how we operate and saves valuable time and resources. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Roberto Nieves)