U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Phillip Waldron smiles for a picture on the buoy deck of Coast Guard Cutter Spar (WLB 206) during his visit to the unit in Duluth, Minnesota, Dec. 15, 2025. Waldron spent time with the local units to continue fostering previous relationships and build new ones, while answering questions, addressing concerns and receiving feedback from his fellow coast guardsmen. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dillon Grimsley)