U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Hicks-Mendoza, a yeoman assigned to the national security cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) prepares to conduct flight operations offshore Oahu Jan. 15, 2025. After departing as part of Operation Blue Pacific, the Midgett crew conducted flight operations with U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)