U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Thaddeus Brandt poses for a portrait aboard USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109) while underway on the Hudson River, Feb. 10, 2026, following icebreaking operations. The cutter operates to ensure safe and efficient movement of maritime traffic during winter operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Phoenix)