U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak crewmembers conduct a bilateral maritime law enforcement boarding with Fijian law enforcement officers Aug. 22, 2026 near Fulaga Island, Fiji. The crew of the Joseph Gerczak is deployed in support of Operation Blue Pacific, an overarching multi-mission Coast Guard endeavor to promote security, safety, sovereignty and economic prosperity in Oceania. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy USCGC Joseph Gerczak )