Petty Officer 1st Class Chase Rudolph, left, Petty Officer 2nd Class James Griffith, center, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Asa Kempton, crew members assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kukui, look out over the water during a gunnery exercise in Southeast Alaskan waters, March 13, 2026. The exercise reinforces the crew’s ability to engage and respond to potential surface or airborne threats during real-world operations. (Photo by U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashly Murphy)