U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Dugan, a maritime enforcement specialist, accelerates his personal watercraft during a pursuit exercise near San Diego on May 8, 2026. Dugan was one of the first qualified Coast Guard PWC operators and instructors; he initially trained with qualified U.S. Border Patrol personnel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Wisdom)