The U.S. Coast Guard helm-operator simulator sits on and ready to be used by its next recruit at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, New Jersey, Sept. 15, 2026. Recruits go through the seamanship course learning line-handling, helm control, lookout and more skills necessary to help them succeed once they graduate and make it to the fleet. (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Danielle Layton)