Coast Guard Cutters Vigorous (WMEC 627), left, Raymond Evans (WPC 1110), center-forward, William Flores (WPC 1103) center-rear, and Resolute (WMEC 620), operate while underway in the Florida Straits, March, 23, 2026. Vigorous’ primary missions include counter-drug and alien interdiction operations, enforcement of federal fisheries laws and search and rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)