U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Phillip Waldron and the Lt. Cmdr. Donald Rudnickas, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Spar (WLB 206), converse on the buoy deck of the Spar, in Duluth, Minnesota, Dec. 15, 2025. Waldron and Rudnickas led an all hands meeting with the crew before lunch, which provided an opportunity for Waldron to recognize notable team members for their accomplishments and answer questions from the crew. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dillon Grimsley)