U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Mason Phillips, a boatswains mate assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay (WTGB 102), operates the crane onboard the deck during buoy evolutions while underway on the Detroit River in Michigan Dec. 8, 2025. Phillips fulfilled multiple roles while conducting buoy operations underway, such as Buoy Deck Supervisor and Crane Operator. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Lauofo)