Petty Officer 1st Class Alesha Horn secures Nikki, an explosive detection K9 assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team 91101, prior to an air-to-vessel hoist in Port Angeles, Washington, Nov. 18, 2025. Proper rigging and safety checks ensure K9 teams can be safely transferred between vessels and MH-65 Dolphin helicopters during maritime security operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annika Hirschler)