The crew of the USCGC William Sparling (WPC 1154) pose for a photo with two members of the Seychelles Defense Forces off the coast of New England, Aug. 27, 2026. The two Seychelles Defense Forces members were underway with the William Sparling as part of the U.S.-Seychelles Bilateral agreement. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rajesh Harrilal)