The attack team leader on a fire team aboard the USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163) prepares to enter the forward auxiliary space during shipboard damage control drills in Key West on July 2, 2026. Conducted at Sector Key West as part of the cutter's rigorous Ready for Sea training, this high-intensity evolution simulates emergency response scenarios to test the crew's tactical firefighting capabilities, communication, and rapid-entry protocols. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Carly Logan)