U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer William Johnston waits aboard a 26-foot over-the-horizon small boat at the stern of USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162) before small boat operations on the Hudson River in New York, May 20, 2026. The cutter’s stern launch system supports rapid deployment during maritime operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Phoenix)