Master Chief Phil Waldron, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG), meets with members of Maritime Safety and Security Team Houston at a boat ramp in McAllen, Texas, Nov. 6, 2025, to assess ongoing river patrol operations. The visit allows leadership to review mission progress and support crew readiness along the Rio Grande. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Perry Shirzad)