Coast Guard members from various units across the Great Lakes District gather for the Firearms Marksmanship Coach Course at an off-site training location in northwest Ohio beginning January 12, 2025. The week-long course was the first of its kind for the district and was introduced in efforts to improve unit-level readiness, promoting the Coast Guard's mission of maintaining an always ready posture. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Lauofo)